Udupi college incident: Sharan Pumpwell, another VHP leader booked for provocative speech
Udupi: The local police in Udupi have taken action against two members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) for allegedly making provocative speeches during a protest held by the VHP and Bajrang Dal Udupi district unit. The protest aimed to demand a comprehensive investigation into a recent case involving a video of a paramedical college student in Udupi.
The VHP State Joint Secretary, Sharan Pumpwell, and VHP member, Dinesh Mendon, have been booked under a suo-moto case by the police. During the protest, which took place at the parking area near the Rajangana auditorium of Sri Krishna Mutt, Sharan Pumpwell reportedly made provocative remarks, stating, "As protectors of Hinduism, we will give an appropriate reply to the jihadi monsters. Such attacks must end right now. Hindu mothers should wake up and move from handling vessels and brooms to handling weapons to reply to the injustice." He also urged the gathering to remain vigilant against trouble-makers and respond to them fittingly.
Similarly, VHP Udupi District Secretary Dinesh Mendon, who delivered the introductory speech, has also been accused of making provocative statements during the protest.
Following these incidents, and in compliance with the directives of the Supreme Court, a case has been registered against Sharan Pumpwell and Dinesh Mendon at the Udupi Town Police Station based on a complaint filed by a local officer on duty. The police are conducting an investigation into the matter.
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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.
