Ramesh Mhatre Arrested: Shiv Sena Corporator Held After Dombivli Hospital Doctor Assault Video Sparks Massive Outrage
The Vishnu Nagar Police on Wednesday arrested Ramesh Mhatre, a ruling Shiv Sena corporator from the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), following a viral video showing the physical assault of medical personnel at a civic-run hospital.
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre was arrested by the Vishnu Nagar Police in Maharashtra's Thane district on Wednesday after a video allegedly showing him assaulting doctors and hospital staff at a civic-run hospital in Dombivli sparked widespread outrage. Mhatre, who had been named as the main accused in the case, was taken into custody following mounting public criticism and demands for action against those involved, as reported by TOI.
Video of Hospital Altercation Triggered Outrage
The incident took place at Shastri Nagar Hospital, operated by the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), where Mhatre and several supporters allegedly confronted doctors and nurses over the treatment of a pregnant patient. CCTV footage and videos circulating on social media appeared to show the corporator physically assaulting a woman doctor and other members of the medical staff. The footage drew sharp criticism from medical associations and the public. Dombivli Hospital Assault Row: Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre Refuses To Admit Hitting Doctor, Claims He Hit Her Phone.
Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre Arrested As Viral Doctor Assault Video Triggers Outrage
#UPDATE | Maharashtra | Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre, the accused in the case registered at Dombivli's Vishnunagar Police Station (Crime No. 195/26, under Sections 132 and 121(1)), has been arrested: Police https://t.co/IMmXHQLFW2
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2026
Corporator Ramesh Mhatre Assaults Doctors at Dombivli Hospital
कल्याण डोंबिवलीतले शिवसेना नगरसेवक रमेश म्हात्रेंची महिला डॉक्टर, कर्मचाऱ्यांना मारहाण. (महिला डॉक्टरला मारहाण करताना २.०३) pic.twitter.com/Uc2fhqEzjX
— Saurabh Koratkar (@saurabhkoratkar) July 7, 2026
Earlier Arrests and Police Action
Before Mhatre's arrest, police had already taken three other accused into custody in connection with the assault. An FIR was registered against the corporator and his associates under multiple sections of the law, and investigators said further action would be taken based on the evidence collected.
Doctors Protest, Routine Services Affected
Following the alleged assault, doctors, nurses and paramedical staff across KDMC-run hospitals launched a protest, suspending routine outpatient services while continuing emergency care. Medical professionals demanded stronger security measures in hospitals and strict legal action against those responsible for attacking healthcare workers. Maharashtra: Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre Assaults Doctors and Nurses at Shastrinagar Hospital, Video Surfaces.
Mhatre Earlier Denied Assault Allegation
Prior to his arrest, Mhatre denied assaulting the woman doctor, claiming that the viral video did not accurately reflect the incident and attributing the appearance of the altercation to the camera angle. He also expressed regret over the confrontation while maintaining that he had not intentionally attacked the medical staff.
Investigation Continues
Police said the investigation is ongoing and that statements from the doctors, hospital staff and other witnesses are being recorded. Authorities are also examining CCTV footage and other evidence to establish the sequence of events.
The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of healthcare workers in government hospitals, with medical bodies calling for stricter enforcement of laws protecting doctors and hospital staff from violence while on duty.
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