Third Accused Apprehended in AIIMS Gorakhpur Doctor Harassment Case
In a significant development in the disturbing case of alleged molestation and racial harassment involving a woman doctor from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Gorakhpur, law enforcement authorities have successfully arrested the third and final accused. The arrest marks a crucial step forward in the investigation that has drawn widespread attention to issues of safety and discrimination.
Details of the Latest Arrest
The police have taken into custody Aditya Rao, a resident of Rampur Khas village located in the Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh. This arrest was executed on Tuesday, following intensive investigative efforts by the local police force. Aditya Rao's apprehension completes the trio of individuals allegedly involved in this reprehensible incident.
Previously, on February 23, the authorities had already arrested two other accused persons: Suraj Gupta and Amrit Vishwakarma. Both of these individuals, along with the newly arrested Aditya Rao, hail from the Deoria district. All three have now been formally charged and sent to jail as the legal process moves forward.
Chronology of the Harrowing Incident
According to detailed police reports, the traumatic event unfolded on the night of February 22. The victim, a woman doctor who is a native of Nagaland, was returning from a local mall to the AIIMS Gorakhpur campus. She was traveling on a scooter, accompanied by another doctor who was on a separate scooter.
The situation escalated when the three accused, who were riding together on a motorcycle, allegedly began passing racial remarks directed at the woman doctor. When she courageously objected to their offensive behavior, the trio reportedly initiated a dangerous chase, pursuing her for approximately 1.5 kilometers all the way to AIIMS Gate-2.
In a particularly alarming turn of events near the gate, one of the accused individuals is said to have removed his shirt, touched the doctor inappropriately, and issued explicit death threats. This brazen act of intimidation and assault has raised serious concerns about public safety and racial tolerance in the region.
Official Police Response and Legal Proceedings
Based on the formal complaint filed by the aggrieved doctor, the AIIMS police station registered a First Information Report (FIR) on Tuesday. This legal document serves as the foundation for the ongoing criminal investigation and subsequent judicial proceedings.
Circle Officer (CO) Cantt Yogendra Singh provided an official statement confirming that all three accused individuals have now been successfully arrested and are currently in judicial custody. The police have emphasized their commitment to ensuring a thorough investigation and appropriate legal action against the perpetrators.
This case has highlighted several critical issues including:
- The safety of medical professionals and women in public spaces
- The serious problem of racial harassment and discrimination
- The effectiveness of police response in sensitive cases involving vulnerable individuals
- The need for stronger legal protections against such offenses
The arrest of all three accused represents a significant milestone in this case, though the broader conversation about safety, respect, and equality continues to resonate within the community and beyond.
