# Assaults on medical professionals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/assaults-on-medical-professionals > Updated: 2026-09-17T06:43:59.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Separate incidents of violence against medical professionals have been reported in different regions. In Kalyan, Maharashtra, an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Yogendra Jaiswal, was allegedly assaulted by the son of a patient at Bhanujyot Hospital. The attack reportedly occurred during a consultation regarding treatment for a rib fracture. The accused, identified as Vineet Jaywant Deshmukh, allegedly became aggressive and physically attacked the doctor after being asked to leave the consultation area. Local police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. In Janakpurdham, Dr. Saroj Sah, an obstetrician and gynaecologist, was allegedly assaulted by relatives of a patient at the Provincial Hospital. The dispute reportedly stemmed from the relatives’ refusal to sign a high-risk consent form for a Caesarean section and their demands for a guarantee against complications. The assault, involving multiple individuals, resulted in physical injuries to the doctor. One person has been arrested in connection with the incident. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Doctor assaulted at Janakpurdham Provincial Hospital Dr. Saroj Sah was allegedly assaulted by a patient's relatives at Janakpurdham Provincial Hospital following a dispute over a high-risk C-section consent form. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/doctor-assaulted-at-janakpurdham-provincial-hospital ### 2026-08-23: Doctor assaulted by patient's son at Kalyan hospital An orthopaedic surgeon was allegedly assaulted by a patient's son at Bhanujyot Hospital in Kalyan, Maharashtra, following a dispute over treatment instructions, prompting police action. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/doctor-assaulted-by-patients-son-at-kalyan-hospital --- Cite as: Assaults on medical professionals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/assaults-on-medical-professionals