Thane: Man Who Brutally Attacked Kicked, Punched Receptionist In Kalyan Clinic Arrested; Girl Suffers Severe Injuries

A drunk man, Gopal Jha, assaulted a young receptionist at a Kalyan clinic on July 21 after being denied entry to see a doctor. The attack, captured on CCTV, involved punching and dragging her by the hair. Jha has a prior criminal record.

Manasi Kamble Updated: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 11:48 AM IST
Thane: Man Who Brutally Attacked Kicked, Punched Receptionist In Kalyan Clinic Arrested; Girl Suffers Severe Injuries | FPJ

Thane: Man Who Brutally Attacked Kicked, Punched Receptionist In Kalyan Clinic Arrested; Girl Suffers Severe Injuries | FPJ

Thane: A horrifying incident took place at a clinic in Kalyan where a drunk man, identified as Gopal Jha, has brutally assaulted a young receptionist simply because she refused him entry to visit the doctor as the doctor was attending another patient.

The confrontation led to Gopal Jha punching, dragging her by hair, and repeatedly punching her. The whole incident was captured on the clinic's CCTV Camera. The incident took place on the evening hours of July 21.

Act Caught On Camera:

Kalyan’s reception faced a brutal attack from Gokul Jha, a criminal with a prior record, in a private hospital located in the Nandivali area. The receptionist is currently receiving treatment at Janaki Hospital, where Dr. Moin Sheikh reported significant injuries, including marks on her neck, legs, and chest.

There are concerns that she may face paralysis due to the violent attack, and she is under observation for her injuries. MNS Deputy Mayor Yogesh Gavanhe and Deepak Karande played a crucial role in apprehending Gokul Jha from the Newali area in Ambernath and transporting him to the Manpada police station in Dombivli.

Ranjit Jha, Gokul's brother, was also arrested. Gokul has a history of robbery and assault cases in Kalyan’s Kolshewadi Ulhasnagar area. Allegations have surfaced that he was involved in collecting payments from local hawkers. Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Zende indicated that further interrogation will be conducted to ensure appropriate punishment for the accused following their court appearance in Kalyan.

Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10:01 AM IST

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