📍Mumbai:
In a disturbing case of intimidation and extortion, a woman gynaecologist from Kandivali has lodged a police complaint alleging that she was threatened and coerced into paying Rs 10,000 by individuals claiming to be representatives of a labour union while she was setting up her new clinic in Borivali (West).
The incident reportedly occurred around 1 PM on Tuesday at her under-construction clinic in Green Woods building, Shimpoli, Borivali (West). According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed at Borivali police station, the doctor was not present on-site when an unidentified man arrived and halted the interior and furniture work, intimidating labourers and demanding a payment of Rs 10,000, allegedly on behalf of the Mathadi Workers’ Union.
“The man warned the labourers that unless the payment was made, the work would be stopped indefinitely,” the complaint states.
Soon after, another man called the doctor directly, reiterating the extortion demand. He allegedly threatened to disrupt her clinic operations and vandalise the property if the money was not paid.
Speaking to the Free Press Journal, the doctor, a Kandivali resident, expressed shock:
“I wasn’t present when the incident occurred and do not know these individuals. The property is self-owned, and this is the first time I’ve experienced anything like this.”
🚨 FIR Registered, Investigation Underway
Based on the complaint, Borivali Police have registered an FIR against two unidentified persons under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections:
- 308(4) – Attempt to commit culpable homicide
- 333 – Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from duty
- 352 – Assault or criminal force
- 351(2) and 3(5) – Related to extortion and criminal intimidation
Police confirmed that further investigation is underway to identify and arrest the accused.
🧾 Not an Isolated Case
This incident follows a troubling trend of extortion targeting medical professionals. Recently, a surgeon in Jamui, Bihar, also faced threats from an anonymous caller demanding Rs 20 lakh, as previously reported by Medical Dialogues.
Such cases have raised concerns about the safety of doctors and healthcare entrepreneurs, especially during clinic setups or independent practice expansions.
