A shocking incident of alleged molestation has come to light at a private hospital in Lucknow's Krishnanagar area, where a newly joined staff nurse was reportedly assaulted by a male colleague during her very first night shift. The police have swiftly taken action, registering a case and arresting the accused.
Details of the Alleged Assault
According to the complaint filed by the survivor's family, the young nurse had just joined the private hospital located near a shopping mall in Krishnanagar on Saturday. On the same day, she was assigned a night shift duty stretching from 8 pm to 8 am. Her uncle stated that during the shift, a senior doctor informed her there were no patients and asked her to take rest in a room, instructing her to resume duty when a patient arrived.
The traumatic turn of events occurred around 11:30 pm. The family alleges that a male employee entered the room where the nurse was resting and molested her. He attempted to force himself upon her, leading to a harrowing ordeal for the survivor on her inaugural day at work.
Police Investigation and Arrest
Law enforcement authorities acted promptly on the complaint. Inspector P.K. Singh, in charge of the Krishnanagar police station, confirmed the registration of a case. The accused, identified as Keshari Nandan Goswami, a resident of Shardanagar, was taken into custody. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for Krishna Nagar, Rajneesh Verma, provided these details.
Inspector Singh emphasized that a thorough investigation is currently underway. Police are examining all critical aspects of the case, including the scrutiny of CCTV footage from the hospital premises and evaluating the role of other hospital staff present during the incident. The probe aims to uncover the complete sequence of events and ensure accountability.
Broader Implications for Workplace Safety
This distressing event raises serious concerns about the safety and security of healthcare workers, particularly women, during night shifts in medical facilities. The incident occurring on the nurse's first day of employment highlights potential vulnerabilities in onboarding and safety protocols for new staff members.
The case has now put the spotlight on the internal security measures of private hospitals in the city. It underscores the urgent need for robust systems to protect employees, especially in high-stress, round-the-clock environments like healthcare. The ongoing police investigation is being closely watched, as its findings may lead to stricter enforcement of safety guidelines for night shift workers across Lucknow's medical institutions.
