‘Why nine accused in Palghar doctor assault case are absconding?’: Bombay HC raps police
The Bombay High Court reprimanded Maharashtra police for failing to apprehend nine accused who have fled after assaulting a doctor in Palghar. The court also highlighted the police’s inadequate response to a similar July assault on a doctor in Dombivli, Thane.
- ✓The Bombay High Court reprimanded Maharashtra police for failing to apprehend nine accused who have fled after assaulting a doctor in Palghar.
- ✓The court also highlighted the police’s inadequate response to a similar July assault on a doctor in Dombivli, Thane.
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The Bombay High Court on a recent hearing expressed strong disapproval of the Maharashtra police, describing their handling of the Palghar doctor‑assault case as unacceptable. The bench noted that nine individuals charged with assaulting a medical practitioner remain at large.
The incident in Palghar involved a doctor who was attacked at a government health facility, leading to charges against nine suspects who have since absconded. The court referenced a prior assault in July in Dombivli, a town in Thane district, where a doctor was similarly attacked in a public hospital, underscoring a pattern of violence against medical staff.
These developments raise concerns about the safety of healthcare workers and the effectiveness of law‑enforcement agencies in Maharashtra. Advocacy groups and the medical community have called for swift action to locate the missing accused and to implement stronger protective measures for doctors.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | MH State |
| Publication Date | 9 September 2026 |