Nanded: A video widely circulating on social media has brought to light an incident in which a medical officer at a government hospital in Nanded was allegedly assaulted by relatives of a woman who accused him of molestation. Although the incident occurred a few days earlier, it only surfaced after the footage went viral.
Attack Inside Hospital Cabin
The assault reportedly took place at a government hospital located in the Kautha area of Nanded city. The doctor was seated inside his cabin when a group of women and their relatives entered and began attacking him. The situation escalated rapidly, catching the officer off guard.
Molestation Allegation Triggered Confrontation
According to reports, the woman confronted the medical officer inside his office and accused him of molestation. What began as an argument between the two soon intensified, prompting her relatives to intervene.
Viral Video Shows Heated Exchange
In the viral video, the doctor is seen engaging in a verbal dispute with the woman just moments before two men launch an attack on him. The footage shows the doctor trying to shield himself with his hands as the assault unfolds.
Relatives Allegedly Initiated Assault
Eyewitness accounts suggest that the woman’s relatives became enraged following the molestation allegation and allegedly began beating the doctor. The sudden outburst of violence has raised concerns about the safety of medical professionals on duty.
No Police Complaint Filed Yet
According to a report by the Free Press Journal, no formal complaint has been lodged with the local police station so far. Authorities have not initiated an investigation, as no written complaint has been received from either party.
Recent Case Highlights Healthcare Workplace Violence
This incident comes amid rising concerns about violence against healthcare workers. Medical Dialogues recently reported a case involving a 30-year-old female doctor in Rajendra Park who was allegedly assaulted inside her own hospital’s OPD by two women. The attackers reportedly claimed she owed them ₹3 lakh and even demanded control of the hospital.
Growing Pattern of Attacks on Doctors
The Nanded assault adds to a growing list of violent incidents targeting medical professionals across the country. Doctors’ associations continue to demand stronger security measures and legal protection to ensure that healthcare staff can work safely without fear of assault or intimidation.
