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Crime
Man assaults nurse over delayed gold ring for newborn under Vijay scheme
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 08:17 PM
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A man physically assaulted a nurse at a hospital after complaining about a delay in receiving a gold ring meant for his newborn under the Vijay scheme.
A man entered a hospital ward and attacked a nurse after alleging that the gold ring promised for his newborn under the Vijay scheme had not been delivered on time. The confrontation escalated quickly, resulting in the nurse sustaining minor injuries before security personnel intervened. Police were called to the scene and the assailant was taken into custody for questioning. Authorities confirmed that the Vijay scheme, a government initiative providing gold rings to newborns, is still operational, but the incident highlights concerns over its implementation. The hospital has launched an internal review to strengthen staff safety and ensure timely distribution of scheme benefits.