Lab Technician Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting 13-Year-Old Girl at Howrah Hospital
A lab technician at a Howrah hospital in West Bengal has been arrested following allegations of molesting a 13-year-old girl. The case is under investigation by the police.
According to reports, the incident occurred in the CT scan room at Howrah Government Hospital. The girl, who was receiving treatment for pneumonia, was reportedly assaulted by the technician during her CT scan.
Narayan Chattopadhyay, Superintendent of Howrah Government Hospital, stated that the hospital has requested an explanation from the private company handling the CT scans. He confirmed that the accused technician worked for this private-public partnership. The hospital is currently providing security for the victim and her family. Chattopadhyay added that repair work was being conducted in the CT scan room, which might have contributed to the lack of supervision.
The girl was admitted on August 28 and had the scan late on August 31. After the procedure, she appeared upset and reached out to a relative of another patient. When her mother, who was waiting outside, questioned her, the girl revealed that the technician had kissed her against her will, attempted to remove her pants, and made inappropriate remarks. She also reported that the technician threatened her with an injection if she screamed.
A video showing the confrontation between the girl’s mother and the technician has circulated widely on social media.
The victim’s family and other hospital visitors held a protest demanding justice and accountability from the hospital officials.
Earlier in the day, reports surfaced about a similar incident involving the alleged molestation of a nurse at a government hospital in Birbhum.
Source: TOI
