Gorakhpur: AIIMS Doctor from Nagaland Faces Racial Abuse and Physical Assault
A deeply disturbing incident of harassment and racial abuse has been reported in Gorakhpur, where a female doctor from Nagaland, currently in her third year of obstetrics and gynecology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), was allegedly stalked and assaulted by three men. The event has sparked outrage and calls for swift justice.
Details of the Harrowing Incident
According to reports, the incident occurred on February 22 around 8 pm when the doctor was returning from a mall. The accused reportedly followed her for nearly 1.5 kilometers, hurling obscene remarks and racial slurs at her. In a particularly intimidating act, one of the men allegedly removed his shirt to threaten and frighten her.
Near gate number two of AIIMS, close to the Army camp, the situation escalated further. One of the men allegedly touched her inappropriately, prompting the doctor to raise an alarm. Her cries forced the trio to flee the scene, leaving her shaken and traumatized by the ordeal.
Response from Authorities and Medical Federation
Following the incident, the doctor reported the matter to the North East Federation of All-India Resident Doctors (NAFORD). The federation later took to social media platform X, tagging the Chief Minister's Office, to highlight the case. In their post, they wrote: "A third-year resident in obstetrics and gynecology at AIIMS Gorakhpur was subjected to serious racial harassment and sexual assault. On Feb 22, three men stalked her, hurled abuses and one even removed his shirt to intimidate her before physically assaulting her near Gate No. 2."
Senior Superintendent of Police Kaustubh confirmed that an FIR has been registered under relevant sections at the AIIMS police station. Investigators have utilized CCTV footage to identify a motorcycle linked to the accused, and four police teams have been deployed to track them down. Authorities have assured strict action once the culprits are apprehended, emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach to such crimes.
Broader Implications and Community Concerns
This incident raises significant concerns about safety and racial discrimination in the region. It underscores the vulnerabilities faced by individuals from the Northeast in other parts of India, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures and community awareness. The medical community and local residents are closely monitoring the case, demanding justice and preventive steps to avoid similar occurrences in the future.
