Mysuru: A US national who had come to Mysuru on a study tour was sexually assaulted by a male nurse at Columbia Asia hospital on Tuesday.
Sumith, a male nurse from the hospital has been arrested by the Narasimharaja police.
The victim had arrived in the city on a study tour on November 6 along with 10 other students from US. She was admitted to the hospital after she complained of a problem in her private parts. As there were no doctors available during the night shift, Sumith, who was on night duty attended to her.
The victim, the following morning complained to the hospital officials that she was sexually assaulted by the male nurse. Following her complaint, the hospital suspended the nurse. As no legal action was taken against the accused, she went to the Narasimharaja station and filed complaint against nurse.
The accused has now been taken into custody for questioning.
