A doctor was arrested in Kodungaiyur after a 20-year-old nurse allegedly accused him of misbehaving with her while she was attending to a patient at a private hospital.
Nurse Alleges Misbehaviour During Duty
A doctor was arrested in Kodungaiyur, Chennai, after a 20-year-old nurse working at a private hospital allegedly accused him of misbehaving with her while she was attending to a patient.
The incident reportedly took place on Friday evening, August 7, at a private hospital located on Manali Salai in Kodungaiyur.
According to police, the nurse was performing her duties and attending to a patient when the duty doctor allegedly misbehaved with her.
Nurse Files Complaint With Police
Following the alleged incident, the nurse approached the MKB Nagar All Women Police Station and lodged a complaint.
Based on her complaint, police registered a case and launched an investigation into the allegations.
The doctor and the nurse were employed at the same private hospital, according to reports.
Doctor Arrested, Sent to Judicial Custody
According to The Hindu, police arrested the doctor on Saturday, August 8, after conducting an investigation based on the nurse’s complaint.
The accused was subsequently produced before a judicial magistrate, who sent him to prison.
Police said the doctor was booked under three sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and one section of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act.
Investigation Underway
The alleged incident occurred while the nurse was carrying out her professional duties at the hospital.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged harassment and are examining the evidence collected during the probe.
Further proceedings will depend on the investigation and other evidence gathered by the police. Additional details regarding the case and the next legal steps are awaited.
The allegations against the doctor remain subject to the outcome of the investigation and judicial proceedings.
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