Chintamani: A shocking incident occurred at a public hospital in Chintamani on Tuesday night when a 65-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by a man who had come for treatment.
The assault took place in a shed adjacent to the oxygen unit, where the elderly woman was sleeping. The accused, identified as Irfan (24), was apprehended by hospital staff and handed over to the police.
According to the complaint filed by Dr. Santosh Kumar, the Administrative Medical Officer of the hospital, the accused arrived at the hospital at 12:40 AM, obtained an outpatient card, and received treatment. On his way back, he attacked the sleeping woman.
The victim was immediately admitted to the women’s ward of the hospital. In response to the incident, the hospital administration has requested enhanced security measures, including the deployment of police officers at night, to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The elderly woman is from a village in Chintamani taluk. It has been reported that the shed was often frequented by strangers, including beggars.