Lucknow, A Dalit student has accused a doctor at a private hospital in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, of raping her after administering an anaesthetic during treatment, police said.
They said the accused doctor has been detained and the police have begun an investigation.
Taking cognizance of the incident, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, in charge of the Health Department, has ordered the hospital to be sealed and the medical license of the accused doctor, Vijay Giri, to be immediately suspended.
Police said the student was admitted to a private hospital in the BKT area on May 18 due to health issues.
She alleged that during treatment, the doctor took her to the operation theatre and sent the female staff and the student’s father out.
Police quoted the student as saying that the doctor then administered an anaesthetic, causing her to become unconscious.
According to the police, upon regaining consciousness, the student realized she had been raped, prompting her family to file a police complaint.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Twinkle Jain stated that the victim has been sent for a medical examination, and further action will be taken based on the report.
She added that the police have registered a case under relevant sections and have inspected the hospital premises and are questioning staff.
Officials say that all aspects of the case are being investigated thoroughly, and strict legal action will be taken if anyone is found guilty.
Taking a tough stance on the incident, Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Brajesh Pathak has ordered the sealing of Tejas Hospital located at Bakshi Ka Talab and the immediate suspension of the medical license of the accused doctor, Vijay Giri.
He posted on “X” that in the case of the rape of a 12th-grade student at Tejas Hospital located at Bakshi Ka Talab (Indorabag), Lucknow, instructions have been given to seal the hospital and immediately suspend the medical license of the hospital operator, accused Dr. Vijay Giri.
He said that the accused doctor will never be able to perform any medical duties in the future.
The Deputy Chief Minister said, “The Uttar Pradesh government stands with the victim and her family. I assure you that the accused doctor will be punished severely.”
Zafar Anand Rajkumar
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Courtesy : Hindi News