A Covid patient has been booked for allegedly assaulting a nurse with a knife at a Covid Care Centre in south Mumbai, the police told on Wednesday.
According to an official the incident occurred at the facility located in Malabar Hill area on April 16 where the nurse sustained several injuries.
“The patient, who was undergoing treatment at the hospital, complained about not getting proper treatment at the centre before assaulting the nurse with a knife,” the official added.
He said that the culprit has been booked under several IPC sections, including 324 (voluntary causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means) and 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), and also under the Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act (MESMA).
