Shocking Rape Case at West Bengal Hospital: Manager Arrested After Assault on Staff
Police in East Midnapore, West Bengal, acted swiftly on Monday to arrest a hospital manager accused of raping a female staff member right inside the Panskura Super Speciality Hospital. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday, and it’s now drawing comparisons to last year’s horrific RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case.
The accused, Sheikh Zahir Abbas, works as the manager at the same hospital in Panskura. According to the victim’s complaint, he called her to a quiet spot inside the hospital for what he claimed was a work duty. But once she arrived, he allegedly assaulted her sexually and warned her not to tell anyone, threatening serious harm if she did.
This wasn’t the first time, the woman told police. She had faced similar attacks from Abbas before but stayed quiet out of fear it would ruin her social standing. Finally, on Monday, she opened up to her family and a trusted friend. They urged her to report it right away, so she went straight to the local police station.
Officers wasted no time and nabbed Abbas soon after the complaint. The case has sparked outrage, especially since West Bengal has seen a string of rape incidents over the past year, many involving young women and even minors. The brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Hospital last August still haunts many, and this new hospital rape in Panskura feels eerily similar—both happening within medical facilities where staff should feel safe.
Authorities are investigating, and the victim is getting support. This tragedy highlights the urgent need for better safety measures in workplaces, especially for women in healthcare. Stay tuned for updates on this developing West Bengal rape case.
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