Vadodara: A hospital staff member was arrested for allegedly raping a nurse at the private hospital where she worked. The incident occurred on January 14, 2025, when the accused is said to have forcibly dragged the woman to another floor and assaulted her.
The victim approached the police with the help of 181 Abhayam services, an emergency helpline, and filed an FIR the following day.
Key Details of the Incident:
- Accused’s Background: The accused has been employed at the hospital for several years, and he is reportedly a colleague of the victim.
- Police Investigation:
- Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) J.C. Kothiya confirmed the arrest of the accused and said the police are reviewing CCTV footage to gather more details.
- The investigation is also focused on determining whether other staff members were present at the time of the incident or if the accused had any assistance in committing the crime.
- Statements from other hospital staff members are being recorded to aid the investigation.
- Charges: The accused has been booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for rape, as well as relevant sections of the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The case is under investigation, and authorities are working to ensure that all aspects of the crime are thoroughly examined.
