In a disturbing case that has sent shockwaves through Delhi’s medical fraternity, a doctor from Safdarjung Hospital was allegedly raped by a man posing...
The accused gained unauthorised entry into the SSKM Hospital by wearing an old ward boy uniform. The incident has raised questions about the safety standards inside public hospitals.
Victim faced prior harassment but stayed silent due to fear; Irfan fled after attack but was caught. Faces IPC and POCSO charges, remanded to judicial custody post-court; survivor underwent medical exam and received counselling support in ongoing probe.
Despite government directives issued in mid-August 2024 mandating increased CCTV coverage, better lighting, more female guards, and dedicated duty rooms, the ground reality still lags far behind. The system failed her.