Thane, Oct. 27 -- Medical practitioners at the Thane Civil Hospital today wore black armbands while on duty to register their protest over the suspicious death of their colleague, Dr Sampada Munde, whose demise has deeply shaken Maharashtra's medical fraternity. The silent demonstration reflected the growing anger and grief among healthcare professionals across the state.
Dr Munde, a medical officer earlier posted at the Phaltan Sub-District Hospital in Satara, was found dead under circumstances that have triggered widespread outrage. While continuing their medical duties, the doctors at Thane Civil Hospital chose to mark their dissent symbolically, the somber mood in the hospital corridors reflecting a collective sense of shock and helple...