Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre expressed regret over a physical altercation at a civic hospital. He denied assaulting a female doctor, attributing footage to camera angles.
Mhatre stated he tapped the doctor's hand, considering her like a daughter. The incident occurred due to systemic hospital shortcomings, he claimed.
A case has been registered against Mhatre and five others.
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