The woman’s relatives and neighbours gathered outside the clinic in protest; the accused, however, denied allegations
A Bengaluru doctor has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a young woman during medical treatment.
Bengaluru
The Ashokanagar police have arrested a doctor after a 21-year-old woman accused him of sexually harassing her during a consultation at a private clinic in the city.
According to police sources, the woman had visited the clinic in Ashokanagar on October 18 to receive treatment for a skin infection. In her complaint, she alleged that the doctor behaved inappropriately, physically touching her under the pretext of medical examination and engaging in sexually suggestive conversation. The accused reportedly spoke to her for about 30 minutes, hugged her twice, and touched her chest, the complaint stated.
The woman further alleged that the doctor forced her to kiss him multiple times and even claimed to have booked a separate room for sexual purposes, asking her to “cooperate.” She noted that she typically attended her appointments accompanied by her father, but had gone alone that day due to his work commitments.
After informing her family about the incident, the woman’s relatives and neighbours gathered outside the clinic to protest, demanding immediate action. Police officers from the Ashokanagar station arrived at the scene and took the doctor into custody for questioning.
The accused, however, has denied all allegations, claiming that his actions were part of the treatment procedure and that the patient may have “misunderstood” his intentions.
Authorities have confirmed that a formal case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) pertaining to sexual harassment and assault. The doctor remains in custody as the investigation continues.
‘Come forward and report’
Police have urged other potential victims, if any, to come forward with information. Meanwhile, the clinic’s operations have been temporarily suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.
