Lucknow Police have escalated their manhunt for a junior resident doctor from King George’s Medical University (KGMU), who is accused of serious crimes including sexual exploitation and attempting to coerce a fellow woman doctor into religious conversion. The accused remains at large, prompting authorities to take stringent legal measures.
Non-Bailable Warrant and Reward Announced
In a significant development, the police have obtained a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against the fugitive doctor. To accelerate his capture, they have announced a cash reward of Rs 25,000 for any information that leads directly to his arrest. This move underscores the seriousness with which the authorities are treating the case.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishwajeet Srivastava confirmed that multiple police teams are actively conducting raids. Searches have been carried out at his residence in Uttarakhand and his ancestral home in Pilibhit. However, these efforts have so far failed to yield any concrete clues about his current whereabouts.
Legal Action: Property Attachment Proceedings
Frustrated by the doctor's continued evasion of arrest, the Lucknow Police have decided to pursue a more aggressive legal strategy. The Station House Officer (SHO) of the concerned police station stated that they are now moving court to seek directions for attaching the accused doctor's property. This step is typically taken under legal provisions when an accused person is persistently untraceable.
Simultaneously, the KGMU administration has taken disciplinary action, suspending the doctor from his position in light of the grave allegations. The university's swift action highlights the institutional response to the scandal.
Details of the Allegations and Police Findings
The case, registered last month, is based on a detailed complaint filed by a woman doctor. She alleged that the accused repeatedly raped her under the false pretext of marriage. The complainant, who belongs to a different community, further stated that she became pregnant in September. Upon informing the accused, he allegedly provided her with abortion pills, constituting a charge of causing miscarriage without consent.
The plot thickened when the complainant discovered another woman who identified herself as the accused's wife. This woman claimed that the accused had converted his religion for their marriage, which was solemnized in February of the previous year. When confronted, the accused doctor denied these claims.
A senior police officer revealed that a preliminary inquiry has substantiated the allegation about the second wife. The police have established contact with this woman as part of their ongoing investigation. Officers are also scouring the accused's academic records and personal details for any potential leads that might help track him down.
The accused has been formally booked under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 69 (sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means), Section 89 (causing miscarriage without woman’s consent), and Section 351 (criminal intimidation). The police investigation continues as the net tightens around the absconding doctor.
