According to the complaint filed by the woman, who was employed by one of the accused, she was allegedly forced to wear a burqa and convert to Islam, news agency PTI reported.
The woman further alleged that the accused, along with another doctor, threatened to disclose her personal photos and videos, which were in their possession.
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Additional Superintendent of Police, Salumbar, Banwari Lal, stated that a case was registered on Wednesday based on the woman's complaint, and investigations are currently underway.
"The woman alleged that despite approaching the hospital management for help, no action was taken. She also alleged that another doctor at the hospital was involved with Dr Amir," the officer said, adding the matter is under investigation, reports PTI.
Police have initiated an inquiry to verify the allegations and are collecting digital evidence, including call records and CCTV footage from the hospital premises. The accused doctors are currently under investigation, and further action will follow based on the findings.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that a senior Ayurvedic doctor posted at the AYUSH wing of the District Medical College Hospital in Korba has been accused of molesting a trainee doctor by allegedly pretending to examine her against her will. Following her complaint, the police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter. In the complaint, the trainee doctor alleged that the accused touched her inappropriately while forcibly attempting to examine her.
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