Hubballi: Accused in minor girl’s murder case shot dead by police
Hubballi: Accused in the brutal murder of a five-year-old girl was shot dead by the police in Hubbali. The accused, identified as Ritesh Kumar from Bihar, had allegedly attempted to sexually assault the minor and then strangled her to death.
According to Police Commissioner Shashikumar, the accused was killed in a police encounter when officers attempted to arrest him. During the operation, Ritesh reportedly attacked the police in an attempt to escape, after which the officers opened fire in self-defense.
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He was struck in the chest and died on the spot. The incident also left a PSI and two other police personnel injured. They have been admitted to KIMS Hospital for treatment.
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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.
