TV scribe attacked in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 18: A television journalist was allegedly assaulted by the security guard of a BMC-run hospital on Thursday, where he had gone for some coverage.

The journalist, identified as Sanket Pathak, was reportedly taking visuals outside the Sion Hospital this morning when the private guards allegedly manhandled him, and also snatched his camera, police said.

DCP Zone IV, Ashok Dudhe said a team has been sent to the hospital and inquiry has been initiated into the matter.

Condemning the incident, the Mumbai Crime Reporters' Association has urged the hospital Dean Suleiman Merchant and Dudhe to take strong action against the culprits.

PTI