09 July,2026 02:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Resident doctors at Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in Mumbai on Thursday held a symbolic black ribbon protest against the assault on doctors, nurses and healthcare workers at KDMC Shastrinagar Hospital.
The protest was organised by members of the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) at Nair Hospital to express solidarity with the medical staff who were attacked.
According to a statement issued by Nair MARD, resident doctors from clinical, para-clinical and pre-clinical departments participated in the protest by wearing black ribbons while continuing their duties.
The association said the protest was conducted peacefully and did not affect patient care or hospital operations.
Outpatient services, emergency care, inpatient services, operation theatres and other essential healthcare facilities continued without interruption during the demonstration.
The doctors said the protest was aimed at highlighting concerns over the safety of healthcare professionals while ensuring that patients did not face inconvenience.
Through the symbolic protest, Nair MARD condemned violence against healthcare workers and said medical professionals should be able to perform their duties in a safe environment.
The association also thanked resident doctors for their participation and unity.
Nair MARD demanded strict legal action against those responsible for attacks on healthcare workers, improved security arrangements at hospitals and a zero-tolerance approach towards violence in healthcare institutions.
The protest came after doctors and medical staff at the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC)-run Shastrinagar Hospital were allegedly assaulted.
On Wednesday, doctors at Shastrinagar Hospital launched a strike, citing concerns over safety and alleging "complete lawlessness" following the incident involving Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre.
The incident sparked criticism from medical organisations and renewed discussions about security arrangements at hospitals.
Police later arrested Mhatre in connection with the alleged assault on doctors and medical staff at KDMC Shastrinagar Hospital.
According to officials, the case was registered at Vishnunagar Police Station in Dombivli, and Mhatre was arrested under relevant legal provisions, including Sections 132 and 121(1).
Police said four accused have been arrested so far in connection with the case.
Authorities said further investigation is underway as healthcare organisations continue to demand stronger measures to protect doctors and medical staff from workplace violence.
(With inputs from ANI)
