SCB doctor 'rapes' 2 patients; accused admitted to ICU after being 'thrashed' by family members of victims

 A doctor of SCB Medical College and Hospital has been accused of raping two patients. The shocking incident has now sent shock waves in the Millennium City at a time when doctors in different parts of the country are staging protests, demanding security for them at the workplace following the rape and murder of a lady doctor in Kolkata.

As per reports, the accused doctor of the Cardiology department of the premier SCB is now undergoing treatment in the ICU after he was allegedly thrashed by the family members of the victims after the incident came to light.

Sources said that the accused doctor of SCB allegedly raped the two victims who had come for echocardiogram on August 11. Mangalabag Police has started an investigation into the matter.

Additional DCP Anil Mishra said, “A case has been registered. As it is a sensitive case, it will not be appropriate to share details as the matter is being investigated. The statements of the victims will recorded as per the existing provisions. Only after conducting further probe, appropriate action will be taken in connection with the case, if the allegations are found to be true.”

According to Mishra, the incident took place in the SCB campus. There are also reports of the doctor being thrashed following the allegations. A case will be registered if the concerned doctor complains, he added.

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