Shock and Chaos at Cooper Hospital as Grieving Son Attacks Three Doctors, Sparks Citywide Demand for Security
Shock and Chaos at Cooper Hospital as Grieving Son Attacks Three Doctors, Sparks Citywide Demand for Security
Late-night turmoil gripped Mumbai’s Cooper Hospital in Juhu when the son of a deceased patient allegedly launched a violent assault on three doctors, leaving them injured and shaken. The outburst followed the death of 57-year-old Sajeeda Shaikh, whose sudden passing turned a routine emergency call into a night of fear for the medical team.
Emergency staff rushed into action as the Andheri resident was brought in critical condition. Duty doctor Dr. Gaurav Anandgaonkar (25) and an intern immediately performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an effort to revive her. Despite continuous attempts and subsequent ECG testing, the patient showed no signs of recovery and was pronounced dead.
Rage and grief quickly overtook Sajeeda’s son, Samir Abdul Jabbar Shaikh(35), who accused the hospital of negligence and claimed treatment was delayed. Witnesses report that he began hurling abuses before physically attacking the doctors.
According to the Association of State Medical Interns (ASMI), Dr. Anandgaonkar was repeatedly struck on the face, while intern Dr. Prashant Bhadke was also attacked. Resident Dr. Karan sustained injuries to his face, eyes, chest, and abdomen while trying to defend his colleagues.
🚨 BREAKING: Brutal Attack on Doctors at Dr. R. N. Cooper Hospital, #Mumbai
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CCTV footage confirmed the violent altercation, showing Samir charging at the doctors before hospital security and relatives managed to restrain him. In his written statement, Dr. Anandgaonkar explained that treatment had already begun before formal admission and that the accused continued to verbally abuse and threaten the team throughout. “He warned us of dire consequences if we couldn’t revive his mother,” the complaint read.
Following the assault, Juhu police registered a case against Samir Shaikh for abuse, assault, and criminal intimidation, though he was later released after being served a notice. A police official confirmed that the accused claimed the doctors’ alleged delay led to his mother’s death.
Outrage spread rapidly among the medical community. The BMC MARD (Municipal Association of Resident Doctors) announced a mass casual leave protest, demanding immediate enhancement of hospital security. The association gave the BMC administration a deadline until 5 PM on Monday to deploy armed guards at high-risk departments, warning of a larger statewide strike if no action is taken.
A senior doctor at Cooper Hospital defended the medical staff, emphasizing that all procedures were followed correctly. “CPR was initiated the moment the patient arrived, and every attempt was made to save her. Unfortunately, her pulse did not return,” the doctor said.
Mounting tension has left many healthcare workers questioning their safety on duty. “We can’t continue working in constant fear,” a resident doctor expressed. “Security is not optional—it’s essential. Without it, hospitals cannot function safely, and patient care will inevitably suffer.”
