Gynaecologist attacked during patient examination at Howrah Medical College
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- 22 October, 2025
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Kolkata: In a shocking incident, ajunior female gynaecologistat the Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal's Howrah districtwas allegedly assaulted and threatened withrapeby the relatives of a pregnant woman on Monday afternoon. Police have arrested a home guard and hisneighbour in connection with the incident. According to news reports, the alleged incident occurred at a medical establishment in Uluberia on Monday, following which the victim, a doctor, filed a complaint with the police, he said. "The incident took place after a pregnant woman from Kharia Maynapur was admitted to the hospital on Monday afternoon. During a routine check-up in the evening, the junior doctor was unable to perform a full physical examination due to the patient's medical complications," the officer said, news agency PTI reported. Also Read:2 More Arrested in Durgapur MBBS Student Gangrape Case The initial probe revealed that, following the check-up, the patient's home guard relative and two others questioned the doctor about the patient's condition, he said. "An argument ensued, during which the doctor was allegedly slapped, her arm twisted, and subjected to verbal abuse. The accused also allegedly issued threats of rape and warned her of consequences if she left the hospital premises. We have arrested the two and are probing the matter," he added. The ward master promptly relayed the information to the police outpost located within the hospital premises, who immediately rushed to the medical establishment. The assaulted doctor was then taken to Uluberia police station, where she filed a formal written complaint. Acting on the complaint, the police detained the accused traffic home guard along with another individual. Both were subsequently arrested, he said, reports PTI. Police are reviewing CCTV footage of the hospital and have already spoken to witnesses present at the medical facility during the alleged incident, the officer added. Also Read:UP Shocker: Doctor arrested on allegations on gangrape
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