Kalyan: Doctor allegedly assaulted by patient’s son at hospital

Screengrab from CCTV footage show Vineet Deshmukh allegedly assaulting Dr YogendraJaiswal (in light blue shirt). Pic/X/@charming_mutant

A 41-year-old doctor was allegedly abused and physically assaulted by a patient's son at a hospital in Kalyan, police said on Sunday. The Kalyan police registered a case against Vineet Jaywant Deshmukh, 30, under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Diet queries

A police officer told mid-day, "Deshmukh's father had visited the hospital's outpatient department for a medical check. After examining him, Dr Yogendra Jaiswal prescribed medicines and gave instructions on dosage and daily dietary restrictions. While the doctor was addressing the patient's queries, Deshmukh allegedly became aggressive and demanded further clarification about dietary rules, dressing schedules and medication use."

Verbal abuse

Deshmukh allegedly hurled abuse at Jaiswal and attacked him, grabbing him by the neck.

Patients intervene

Other patients and relatives present at the clinic intervened and rescued the doctor, the official said.

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