Doctor Accused of Raping Student After Sedation in Lucknow Hospital

A doctor at a private hospital in Lucknow has been accused of raping a female student after allegedly administering a sedative injection during treatment, police said on Friday. The student had been admitted to the hospital on May 18 after suffering health issues. The doctor, a resident of the Tambaur area in Sitapur district, has been detained for questioning and the alleged victim has been sent for medical examination. According to the complaint, the doctor allegedly called the patient alone into the operation theatre during treatment and asked the female staff and the victim’s father to step outside. The victim alleged that the doctor administered an intoxicating injection and sexually assaulted her. Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Twinkle Jain told reporters. The student told police that she realised what had happened after the effect of the injection wore off, following which her family lodged a complaint. A case has been registered in connection with the matter. (The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme court directives on cases related to sexual assault)