Doctors at Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) Hospital resumed duties on Wednesday after a two-day strike that was called to protest the assault on two doctors by a Shiv Sena corporator, Ramesh Mhatre, and his men. The decision to return to work came after registration of the final FIR in the case and the commencement of court proceedings against the accused.

Patients relieved

“For the last two days, we had to postpone consultations or visit private hospitals. This is a big government hospital with almost all facilities, and shutting the OPD services creates problems for those with financial limitations. We are happy the doctors are back, but they should be able to work without fear as well,” said Sunita Patil, a Dombivli resident who had come for her son’s post-operative follow-up.