- KR Bharat
- 2025-09-28
A shocking incident has come to light in Karimnagar, Telangana, where an operation theatre technician has been arrested for allegedly raping a young female patient under anesthesia. The woman, a resident of Jagtial, had been admitted to a private hospital for treatment of typhoid fever. According to reports, the accused administered a sedative injection to the patient, rendering her unconscious, and then sexually assaulted her during the early hours of the night. The crime came to light after the victim regained consciousness and informed her family, who immediately lodged a complaint with the police.
Following the complaint, police registered a case of rape under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and sealed the hospital ward where the incident took place. CCTV footage reportedly showed the accused entering the patient’s room and drawing the curtains, strengthening the case against him. Forensic samples have been collected, and the accused has been taken into custody for further investigation. The case has sparked outrage, raising serious concerns about patient safety, hospital accountability, and the need for stricter monitoring of medical staff in healthcare institutions.
