West Bengal: Amid Protests For Justice For Kolkata Rape Victim, Another Nurse Molested, Accused Arrested

A man has been detained for allegedly molesting a nurse at a government hospital in Birbhum, West Bengal. The incident occurred while the nurse was administering a saline drip to the patient, who had been brought in with a high fever.

According to the nurse's complaint, the patient touched her inappropriately and used offensive language. She stated, "A male patient was brought in during the night shift with a fever. As advised by the doctors, I was preparing to administer saline to him when he misbehaved. He touched me and used foul language. We feel unsafe working here due to the lack of proper security. How could a patient act this way?"

Incident Details and Immediate Response

The hospital authorities quickly called the police, who arrived and arrested the accused. A formal complaint has been lodged at Ilambazar Police Station, and an investigation is ongoing.

Dr Masidul Hasan, who was on duty that night, provided more details: "Around 8.30 pm, a patient named Abbas Uddin arrived from Chotochak village with a fever. He started misbehaving as soon as he arrived. After some clinical examinations, we advised that he be given injections and IV fluids. When the nurse went to administer the saline, the patient behaved violently and molested her by touching her inappropriately. We requested the patient's family to cooperate, but the patient continued to misbehave. We have reported the incident to the police and the authorities. If no action is taken, we will consider a cease work."

Background Context
This incident follows another tragic event at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata where a trainee doctor was raped and murdered weeks earlier. Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested in connection with that crime.

The handling of the trainee doctor's case by Kolkata Police and hospital administration faced criticism. The Central Bureau of Investigation is now probing that case.

The recent events have raised concerns about safety measures for healthcare workers in government hospitals across West Bengal.

Hospital staff are urging for better security protocols to ensure their safety while performing their duties.

The investigation into both incidents continues as authorities seek justice for the victims involved.