Nurse Foils Gang Rape Attempt, Injures Accused Doctor in Bihar: Most Shocking Act of Bravery
In a jaw-dropping incident that happened within Samastipur district, a nurse managed to narrowly escape a gang rape attempt and resolutely injured one of her attackers, Dr. Sanjay Kumar, who was the hospital administrator. The incident, which was reported in the RBS Health Care Centre in Gangapur, has grabbed national headlines since it happened just one month after the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The bravery of the nurse helped her avoid the horrific assault and also enabled the rapid arrest of the accused.
Assault: A Situation of Desperation
It is reported that the attempted rape took place on Wednesday night at RBS Health Care Centre, where she had her late shift duty. While she was about to finish her work, the hospital administrator Dr. Sanjay Kumar, along with his cohorts Sunil Kumar Gupta and Awadhesh Kumar attempted gang-rape on her, and all of them were in an inebriated state.
It started with the attackers closing the hospital from inside and switching off the CCTV cameras before attempting to assault the nurse. The whole horror unfolded in incredible speed while the intoxicated men tried to commit the crime. The nurse was quick enough to perceive any danger and in quick succession initiated necessary self-defense measures, which extricated her from the clutches of the assailants.
The Brave Escape of the Nurse
At this, in self-defense, the nurse slashed Dr. Sanjay Kumar’s genitals with a blade she had in her possession. In that quick, brave act, she managed to free herself from the clutches of the attackers. She managed to flee the hospital despite the towering threat and ran for cover into the field grounds nearby.
She ran to a safe place and called the police saying there was an attempt to rape. Immediately, the police reached the spot and kept her safe. Additional Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Pandey saluted the bravery of the nurse thus: “The presence of mind and courage shown by the survivor is praiseworthy.”
Arrest of the Accused
Within a short period, the police arrested Dr. Sanjay Kumar along with two of his accomplices, Sunil Kumar Gupta and Awadhesh Kumar. The three males were taken into custody and now face a line of serious charges, including attempted rape and assault.
Besides rape, there are other additions to this crime that police have been able to find. The attackers had deliberately switched off the CCTV cameras in the hospital and locked up the premises from inside before committing the assault-a move that reflects premeditation. Evidence collected from the scene of the crime, which includes a blade that the nurse used, clothes stained with blood, three cell phones and a half-empty liquor bottle corroborates what the survivor is telling.
Violations of Prohibition Laws
Since Bihar is a dry state, and the selling and consumption of alcohol are banned, this fact that the attackers were inebriated adds another dimension to the case. Also, the recovered half-empty bottle of liquor from the spot and the three men will be booked under stringent prohibition laws of Bihar. State prohibition laws impose severe sentences as they were devised to cut down consumption and crimes related to alcohol, and the men have added legal consequences for breaching these rules.
The incident has questioned the prohibition law in Bihar and the fact that consumption of alcohol remained a problem even after the ban. Though the very purpose of the law is to avoid crimes committed when people are under the influence of alcohol, this incident has shown that even now alcohol is showing its role in such criminal activities.
Role of the Hospital in the Incident
Following the attack, many questions were raised on the role of the hospital and its administration. Dr Sanjay Kumar, an administrator at RBS Health Care Centre was one of the main accused in the attack-a very serious indictment as far as the responsibility of the hospital and conduct of senior staff are concerned. It has sent shockwaves through the local community and put a dark mark on this healthcare facility, where staff members and patients should feel safe.
The fact that the hospital took extra pains to disable the CCTV cameras shows that it was a deliberate attempt to keep any evidence of the crime hidden. This itself shows premeditation on the part of the attackers not to leave a trail of evidence pointing to their actions as perpetrators of accountability. The involvement of a doctor in all this makes it all the more heinous-he is held as a person of regard in the society.
Public Reaction and Ongoing Investigation
Outrage is the public’s reaction to the ordeal the nurse went through, with the nation still up in arms over the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The public wants more enforcement of existing laws dealing with sexual assault and better protection for women in the workplace, more so if the workplaces are considered particularly vulnerable, as in the case of healthcare.
The fear in the public mindset that this investigation by the Bihar police was not superficial in nature but extensive. The speed with which arrests of the accused were affected is just a demonstration that police authorities do not want to take this crime lightly. Deputy Superintendent Pandey and his staff are doing an earnest job in gathering the necessary evidence so as to have an airtight case against the accused.
The Grit of the Survivor
In fact, it is through her actions just after the assault-her immediate after-actions being when one of them was injured and she fled to safety, much like the many other survivors of sexual violence-show her courage and toughness. Indeed, it is laudable. The trauma will sure be there on her for the rest of her life, but the guts have saved her life and got the men accused arrested without any delay.
Her bravery in the face of danger has given hope, not only to other potential victims but society as a whole. It epitomizes the need for self-defence and quick thinking when one’s life is in grave danger.
Conclusion
The incident at the RBS Health Care Centre in Bihar’s Samastipur district brought into light the heinous act of sexual violence that has been ongoing in India. The bravery of the nurse and the swift response of the police have ensured that the accused is brought to book, but it brings into focus the need for further safeguards for women, especially at their workstations. The involvement of a senior in the field of healthcare in the crime adds another layer of horror to the incident-as it shows predators exist literally in any environment. The police are continuing their investigations, while the whole nation waits in expectation for speedy justice to be meted out to the nurse and protection to women all over India.
Read more about related articles, just click here
