## Incident Overview

### Assault on Medical Professionals

In a shocking incident of violence against medical professionals in Mumbai, a Casualty Medical Officer, a resident doctor from the Medicine department, and an intern doctor at Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital were allegedly assaulted inside the casualty ward while on duty. The attack was reportedly carried out by the relatives of a deceased patient.

### Details of the Attack

According to the doctors, the attackers struck them on the face, chest, and abdomen with extreme force, leading to injuries that required medical treatment. Alarmingly, hospital security personnel were present during the incident but did not intervene, remaining silent spectators.

## Response from Medical Associations

### Statement from Central MARD

The Central MARD (Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors) condemned the assault, characterizing it not only as an act of violence but as a brutal assault on humanity and the medical fraternity. They demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits and the suspension of the negligent security staff who failed to protect the doctors.

## Incident Timeline

### Critical Condition of the Patient

According to a report by Lokmat Times, the incident occurred on Friday night when a female patient was brought to the hospital’s casualty ward in an extremely critical condition. Between 12:22 and 12:32, she exhibited breathing difficulties and had no pulse. The doctors promptly performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an effort to save her life, but she remained unresponsive and subsequently passed away.

### Escalation of Violence

The situation escalated when the doctors informed the family of the patient’s death. Enraged, the relatives allegedly assaulted the doctors. The attack resulted in serious injuries to the Casualty Medical Officer, the resident doctor, and the intern.

## CCTV Footage and Public Reaction

CCTV footage of the incident went viral on social media, depicting a male attendant punching one of the doctors in the face immediately after learning about the patient’s death. The footage showed him attacking the doctor multiple times before turning on another doctor.

## Calls for Action

### Demands for Security Improvements

In a press release, Central MARD stated, “These young doctors were assaulted while discharging their sacred duty—fighting to save a human life. Such courage and dedication have been met with senseless violence.” The association called for:

– Immediate arrest of the attacker
– Suspension of negligent security staff
– Permanent deployment of trained, armed, and accountable security personnel in critical departments (casualty, ICU, OBGY wards, etc.) under round-the-clock CCTV monitoring.

### A Broader Message

The association emphasized that this incident is not merely an act of violence but a brutal assault on humanity, the medical fraternity, and the foundation of public healthcare. They stated, “Doctors are not punching bags. They risk their lives daily to save others. They deserve safety, dignity, and respect—not fear and assault.”

## Related Incidents

### Additional Violence Against Medical Staff

In a similar incident, a casualty resident doctor was attacked at DDU Hospital in New Delhi, resulting in a forearm injury. This highlights the growing concern over violence against healthcare professionals in various regions.