Doctor Detained After Minor Alleges Molestation During Treatment At Odisha
Doctor Detained After Minor Alleges Molestation During Treatment At Odisha
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Baripada: A 15-year-old tribal girl accused a doctor of assaulting her during treatment at Pandit Raghunath Murmu Government Medical College and Hospital (PRM-MCH) in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.
The paediatrician has been held by Baripada Town Police and is being questioned about the claim.
According to sources, the girl, who lives at the tribal hostel in Badasahi, was taken to the hospital by the matron and her mother on Monday after complaining of abdominal pain. They were ordered to wait outside while the doctor examined her. On the other hand, the girl bolted and accused the doctor of inappropriately touching her during the examination.
The girl's family claimed in their complaint that the doctor was inebriated and misbehaved with their daughter under the guise of treating her.
Birendra Kumar Senapati, IIC of Baripada, said that the accused doctor has been held for questioning and that an inquiry is underway.
