**Businessman and Former Maharashtra Minority Commission Chairman Files Complaint Against Kurla’s Fauziya Hospital Over Alleged Negligence**
Haji Arafat Alamgir Shaikh (47), a prominent businessman, former Chairman of the Maharashtra State Minority Commission, and BJP Transport Cell President, has lodged a police complaint against Fauziya Hospital in Kurla. The complaint centers on allegations of gross negligence and mistreatment of his 71-year-old mother, Shama Shaikh, who was admitted for medical treatment at the facility.
**Background of Admission**
Shama Shaikh, who has been living with diabetes for five years and had previously suffered a paralysis attack, was admitted to Fauziya Hospital on September 15 following complaints of vomiting.
**Alleged Fall Due to Safety Lapses**
According to the FIR filed at the VB Road Police Station, on September 16, while Shama was asleep on her hospital bed, she allegedly fell to the floor as the bed lacked safety railings. She sustained injuries to her face, eyes, stomach, legs, and knees. Haji Arafat claimed that although a domestic aide tried to raise an alarm immediately, no nurse or ward attendant attended to her for nearly 20 minutes.
When the hospital staff finally responded, the night doctor reportedly dismissed the incident, remarking, “These small things happen in hospitals. Shift the old woman, we’ll see in the morning.”
**Delayed Medical Attention**
Despite the visible injuries, Shama Shaikh did not receive any medical treatment for over 12 hours. No doctor reportedly examined her until 10 a.m. the following day. By that time, swelling and black marks had appeared on her face and under her eyes, indicative of internal bleeding.
Haji Arafat further alleged that medical procedures were only initiated after his family doctor, Sohail Khan, visited the hospital and insisted on immediate treatment.
**Accusations Against Hospital Staff**
The complaint names hospital director Dr. Anjum Deshmukh, administrator Usman Shaikh, and duty nurses Amisha Mali and Pratima Gupta as responsible for negligence. Additionally, Riyaz Shaikh, a hospital staffer who arrived to conduct an X-ray 24 hours later, is accused of rude behavior toward the elderly patient. According to the complaint, Riyaz Shaikh said in an insulting tone, “Eat later, don’t you understand? I don’t have time for this now.”
**Police Action and Investigation**
Citing neglect, irresponsibility, and inhumane behavior, Haji Arafat filed a formal complaint at VB Road Police Station. Based on his statement, a case has been registered against the hospital’s directors and staff members. The V.B. Marg Police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
Further updates will be provided as the case develops.
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