Kozhikode MCH Sexual Assault Case: Survivor resumes stir seeking probe report

Speaking to Kerala Kaumudi, North Region IG K Sethuraman said, "There are technical hurdles in providing the information on the case which is under trial and legal advice should be sought in this regard."

Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that the survivor of the sexual assault case at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital (MCH) has lodged a formal complaint against a gynaecologist for failing to gather scientific evidence and inaccurately documenting her statement. She also threatened to organize a demonstration if the police did not take appropriate action.

Demanding legal action against the gynaecologist, the survivor urged the City Police Commissioner and the officials to provide her with a copy of the investigation report within 48 hours. Failing to do so, she warned that she would resume her protest and announced her plan to hold a demonstration outside the commissioner's office.

In March 2023, a woman patient admitted to the post-surgery Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Kozhikode Medical College Hospital was allegedly raped by a 55-year-old employee at the hospital on March 18. The victim claimed that the employee exploited her while she was in a semi-conscious state after undergoing thyroid surgery at the medical college hospital.

Following this, five hospital staff were suspended for attempting to influence the accused and Chief Nursing Officer and Nursing Superintendent were transferred for failing to address a complaint filed by a Senior Nursing Officer who stood by the rape survivor in the case.

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