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Bengal Medical Student Raped on Hospital Premises

Second-year medical student raped inside hospital in Durgapur, Bengal. Incident sparks outrage, reminiscent of 2024 RG Kar case.

Bengal Medical Student Raped on Hospital Premises

Durgapur, West Bengal: A second-year MBBS student of a private medical college was allegedly dragged and raped inside hospital premises. The incident recalls the 2024 RG Kar case, which involved the rape and murder of a junior doctor, sparking nationwide outrage.


Incident Details

  • The survivor hails from Jaleswar, Odisha, and is pursuing her degree at a college near Shobhapur, Durgapur, the state’s biggest industrial hub, 170 km from Kolkata.

  • Sources said she had stepped out on Friday at 8:30 pm with a male friend.

  • While returning, a man allegedly dragged her to a secluded area behind the hospital and raped her.


Security and Legal Concerns

The incident raises serious questions about hospital and campus safety for female students. Authorities have reportedly begun investigating the crime, though details about the accused have not yet been released.


Conclusion

This shocking event adds to the ongoing debate over safety measures for women in educational institutions and underscores the urgent need for security reforms in hospital campuses.

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