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Palghar Hospital Employee Slapped Over Bill Dispute
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident highlights concerns over patient safety and the handling of medical emergencies, particularly in cases where patients or their families become aggressive over financial disputes.
What happened
A hospital employee in Palghar was slapped by a group of Shiv Sena workers after a dispute over medical bills. The incident occurred at the Relief Hospital, where patients injured in a Dahi Handi event were being treated.
The workers, who were among those injured, allegedly became agitated when they were asked to pay their medical bills. The situation escalated, resulting in the hospital employee being slapped.
The Palghar police have launched an investigation into the incident.
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