A 24-year-old married woman, undergoing treatment for a lung infection in the ICU of a private hospital in Rajasthan’s Alwar, was allegedly raped by a nursing staff member early on Tuesday. She alleged that the accused entered the ICU at around 3.30am, drew the curtains, and engaged in obscene acts in front of her. Upon her protest, he gave an injection and raped her.
The crime was captured on the hospital’s CCTV cameras, which showed the accused approaching the woman. Following her complaint, police arrested the man and initiated an investigation, registering a case against him.
The woman was admitted at the hospital on Monday afternoon. She alleged that the injection sedated her, and upon regaining consciousness, she found herself being raped. When she raised an alarm, the accused threatened her with further harm by giving another injection. She said a female nurse arrived, but instead of helping, she too threatened her.
The woman informed her husband about the crime and a complaint was filed with police. An FIR has been lodged based on her statement, said investigating officer Rajpal Singh.
Hospital director Lavesh Gupta said CCTV footage and necessary information have been handed over to police. The hospital has extended full cooperation with the authorities and is providing necessary support during the investigation, Gupta added.
