Doctor assaulted by patient's son at Kalyan hospital

A doctor was assaulted by a patient's son inside a private hospital in Kalyan, Maharashtra, on the night of August 23, 2026, after an argument over the explanation of treatment. The incident, captured on CCTV, has led to a police case and renewed concerns about the safety of medical professionals in the region.

The altercation occurred at Bhanu Jyot Hospital in Kalyan East. Dr. Yogendra Jaiswal, a 41-year-old orthopedic consultant, was treating a patient, Jaywant Deshmukh, who had arrived with complaints of lower back pain. According to police and the doctor's account, Dr. Jaiswal was explaining the patient's condition, prescribed medication, dosage, and dietary precautions when the patient's son, identified as Vineet or Vinit Jaywant Deshmukh, began questioning the doctor's manner of speaking.

The son allegedly used disrespectful and aggressive language, repeatedly questioning the treatment. When Dr. Jaiswal asked him to speak appropriately, the situation escalated. The accused reportedly abused the doctor, left the cabin, and then returned to physically assault him. CCTV footage from inside the hospital shows the confrontation, with the son aggressively approaching the doctor...