Accused throws acid on victim inside hospital emergency ward and flees; police examining CCTV footage while victim undergoes treatment
Gurugram: In a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns over hospital security, a woman suffered more than 25% burn injuries after a man allegedly threw acid on her inside the casualty ward of Civil Hospital Gurugram on Tuesday evening.
According to hospital officials, the attack took place around 8:30 p.m. when the woman arrived at the hospital along with the accused. As she was about to consult doctors in the emergency ward, the man suddenly threw acid on her face, neck and hand before fleeing the spot.
Victim Suffers Severe Burn Injuries
Doctors at the hospital confirmed that the victim sustained more than 25% burn injuries. Emergency head Dr. Om Parkash said the attack happened so suddenly that hospital staff initially could not understand what had occurred.
“Before she could even explain what she wanted to get checked, the man threw acid on her and ran away. No one could immediately realise what had happened,” he said.
Hospital staff rushed to assist the victim and provided immediate first aid. Due to the severity of the burns, she was later referred to PGIMS Rohtak for advanced treatment. Officials confirmed that no other patients or staff members were injured during the incident.
Police Begin Investigation
Police from Haryana Police have launched an investigation into the attack. Officials from Sector 10 Police Station are currently examining CCTV footage installed inside the hospital premises.
Sub-Inspector Anil Kumar, the investigating officer, said the police will register a case after recording the victim’s statement.
“The woman is undergoing treatment. We are checking CCTV footage from the hospital. Further action will be taken after recording statements of the victim and her family,” he said.
Victim Had Come to Hospital After Earlier Assault
According to reports, the woman is a resident of Nuh and had come to visit relatives in Subhash Nagar in Gurugram. She had initially reached the hospital seeking treatment after reportedly being assaulted earlier.
Hospital Administration Cooperating With Police
Chief Medical Officer Lokveer Singh confirmed that the hospital administration has informed the police and is cooperating fully with the investigation.
“We will hand over the CCTV footage to the police,” he said.
Security Concerns Raised at Public Hospital
The incident has also sparked concerns regarding security arrangements at the hospital. While security guards are posted at the entrance, visitors and attendants are generally not screened, allowing unrestricted access to hospital wards.
Civil Hospital Gurugram is the city’s primary government healthcare facility and handles an average of around 2,000 OPD patients every day, making the lack of strict security checks a serious concern for patient safety.
