A month after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, India, which sparked nationwide outrage, an attempted gang-rape occurred at a private hospital in Bihar.
According to police, one of the assailants involved is a doctor who also serves as the hospital’s administrator. The nurse managed to escape by cutting the doctor’s genitals with a blade.
The incident took place on Wednesday night at RBS Health Care Centre in Gangapur, within the Musrighararari police station jurisdiction in Samastipur district. Dr. Sanjay Kumar, the hospital administrator, along with two of his intoxicated associates, attempted to sexually assault the nurse as she was finishing her shift.
In an effort to free herself, the nurse used a blade to slash Dr. Kumar’s private parts. She then fled the hospital and hid in a nearby field, where she called the police.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Pandey reported that officers quickly responded, ensuring the nurse’s safety and arresting the three men involved, including the doctor. The other suspects were identified as Sunil Kumar Gupta and Awadhesh Kumar.
Mr. Pandey stated that the men had locked the hospital from the inside and disabled the CCTV cameras before attempting the assault.
“The survivor’s quick thinking and bravery are commendable,” Pandey said.
Police recovered half a bottle of liquor, the blade used by the nurse, blood-stained clothes, and three cellphones at the scene. Since Bihar is a dry state, the three men will also face charges under prohibition laws.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar is also a senior member of the Hindu Samaj Party.
