Kerala: Auto driver dies after assault by bus staff
Malappuram: An auto-rickshaw driver collapsed and died following an alleged assault by bus staff near Odukkungal, close to Kottakkal in Malappuram district.
The deceased has been identified as Abdul Latheef (49), a resident of Manur near Kottakkal. The exact cause of death is yet to be confirmed, and police have stated that it will be determined after a post-mortem examination.
According to reports, the altercation began at Vadakkemanna bus stand when Latheef picked up a passenger. The bus driver allegedly chased and assaulted him. Visuals aired on Manorama News reportedly show the bus driver attacking Latheef.
Latheef, who sustained injuries, was taken to Malappuram Taluk Hospital, where he collapsed and passed away, police said.
Following the incident, police have taken three bus staff members into custody. The accused are reportedly employees of a Manjeri-Tirur route bus. Investigations are ongoing, with police questioning the bus staff and collecting witness statements from locals.
Latheef’s body is currently at the Malappuram Taluk Hospital mortuary and will be sent to Manjeri Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examination, sources said.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
