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Jharkhand doctor alleges assault by legislator

By IANS,

Ranchi: A medical superintendent in Jharkhand’s coal city Dhanbad Saturday said he was assaulted by a legislator, who has denied the charge. Police confirmed receiving a complaint on the matter.

Arun Kumar, medical superintendent of Pataliputra Medical College Hospital (PMCH) in Dhanbad, alleged Dhullu Mahto, a legislator of Jharkhand Vikas Morcha-Prajatantric from Baghmara constitutency, assaulted him.

“Dhullu Mahto assaulted me after charging me with not looking after patients,” Arun Kumar told reporters.

A team of Jharkhand legislators and politicians visited the medical college to enquire about those people who sustained bullet injuries Wednesday in police firing during an anti-demolition drive protest.

The Indian Medical Association condemned the assault and demanded security for doctors.