Police said they are investigating security footage from the hospital. (Figurative)
Gurgaon:
A 21-year-old woman, suffering from tuberculosis, was allegedly raped last week in the intensive care unit of a major private hospital in Gurgaon, near Delhi, police said. The patient wrote about the alleged sexual assault in a note she gave to her father, and used signs to share her ordeal on Tuesday as she regained consciousness after six days.
The woman was admitted to hospital on October 21 and was placed on a respirator, according to an FIR (First Information Report) filed at the city’s Sushant Lok Police Station, which stressed that she was having difficulty breathing.
Police are trying to find out if Vikas, the defendant named by the woman, works at the hospital. She was sexually assaulted between October 21 and 27, her father told police. The family has also requested a medical check-up at a public hospital.
The police officers who visited the hospital to record her statement after the complaint was filed were informed by the doctors that she was not in a position to speak to the police.
“We are investigating the case. We are trying to find out if Vikas worked at the hospital. The woman’s parents do not know. We could get clarity once we get a statement from the patient. We are investigating the CCTV footage of the hospital for clues. “Police officer Maksood Ahmad told reporters.
The latest incident comes weeks after the alleged rape, torture and death of a Dalit woman from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, sparked national anger. The family alleged that she was attacked by four men of the so-called upper caste. Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said that the Allahabad High Court will oversee the investigation.
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