An undertrial, who had come to the Sassoon hospital for a check-up yesterday, allegedly beat up the relative of patient. The police are yet to register an FIR against the accused.u00a0 Uttam Waghmare had come to the Sassoon hospital to meet his sister-in-law, admitted to the maternity ward, but ended up seeking treatment for the injuries he sustained to his head, right cheek, upper lip and chest.


Sore: Uttam Waghmare and his mother. Pic/Vivek Sabnis

Waghmare said he was riding his bike on the hospital precincts, when Kamble, escorted by a police constable, suddenly appeared in front of his bike. "This happened near Ward No 26 at 1 pm. I brought my bike to a halt immediately. I don't know why, but Kamble attacked me and hit me with his fists and kicked me on my head and chest," Waghmare said. "I am scared my life may be in danger if I lodge a complaint. Even the police are reluctant file a FIR."