Violent Attack on Doctors at Mumbai Hospital After Patient Death Raises Concerns About Medical Staff Safety

Nov 08, 2025 08:20 pm CST

Three doctors at R.N. Cooper Government Hospital in Mumbai were physically assaulted by a relative of a deceased patient despite their efforts to save the 65-year-old woman. The incident highlights the growing concern of violence against healthcare workers in India, with security personnel allegedly failing to intervene during the attack. Police have filed charges against the assailant as investigations continue.