A doctor at a private clinic in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has been charged by Pune city police for treating two suspects hurt in a police shooting incident, which is a major development. This event happened in the early hours of October 22 during an attempted dacoity involving sandalwood theft close to Law College Road.
Around 2:30 AM, two police constables were on patrol when the incident occurred. Two males on a motorcycle caught their attention; they seemed suspicious. The males reacted violently when the constables told them to leave. Just then, four more people came out of an old bungalow next door and attacked the constables. Amol Tambe, one of the constables, was attacked with a hacksaw and had to defend himself by firing bullets.
The six males on two motorcycles, according to the police, were trying to take a sandalwood tree from the property. Two of the accused had gunshot wounds to their legs after the altercation. During their investigation, the Deccan Gymkhana police later detained one of the accused, Asif Haroonkhan Golwal. Golwal revealed during interrogation that the injured men sought care at a private clinic in the area, but the physician neglected to notify the police of their injuries, which is required by law in these situations.
The police have implicated the doctor in the dacoity case because of his failure to act, according to Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar. The police stressed that when treating people with injuries connected to illegal activity, medical personnel have an obligation to notify law authorities. Since it may impede ongoing investigations and the pursuit of justice, this refusal to notify the authorities is seen as a significant violation.
The seriousness of the matter is further highlighted by the fact that police teams are aggressively looking for the other individuals engaged in the attempted dacoity in the wake of this occurrence. The case raises significant issues regarding the duty of medical personnel in reporting criminal conduct by highlighting the convergence between law enforcement and healthcare obligations.
This developing situation highlights the ethical and legal obligations of healthcare providers in addition to the difficulties faced by law enforcement in reducing crime. The police strategy serves as a reminder of how important it is for law enforcement and medical professionals to work together in order to maintain public safety and successfully prevent crime.
SOURCE :
TIMES OF INDIA
