Orthopaedic Doctor arrested after patient alleges sexual Harassment, casteist insult
Vijayawada: An orthopedic doctor was recently arrested based on a complaint moved by a patient alleging sexual harassment. She further alleged that the medical practitioner even insulted her by raking up her caste.
The complaint was filed against the Kanchikacherla-based doctor on January 7 by the Dalit woman and a case was registered. The medical practitioner was also produced before the Mahila sessions court.
In her complaint, the patient mentioned that she was suffering from a strain on her elbow. She went to the clinic of the orthopedic doctor in the Krishna district on Wednesday for the treatment of her injured elbow.
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However, she alleged that the doctor tried to make improper advances towards her. She further alleged that the doctor even insulted her in the name of her caste.
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