Medical staffer alleges rape inside Bengal hospital, accused arrested

The prime accused, Zahir Abbas Khan, has been arrested by the police. The alleged incident occurred on Sunday (September 14, 2025) night time, after which the survivor, a contractual staffer, filed a criticism on the Panskura Police Station.

Multiple allegations have surfaced in opposition to the accused man.

The alleged incident passed off on the Panskura Super Speciality Hospital. Later, many ladies from the ability alleged that the accused used to name girls to his room and sexually abuse them.

Allegations first grew to become public on Monday (September 15, 2025), after which the accused was arrested from Kolaghat, 15 km away from the hospital space.

Khan was the pinnacle of the contractor firm that the survivor labored for. 

The survivor additionally mentioned that the accused had threatened to kill her if she advised anybody. “He known as me to his room on the pretext of getting some issues. When I refused to go, he threatened me,” the survivor mentioned.  

“This is all a conspiracy in opposition to me,” Khan advised the mediapersons whereas he was being taken into police custody. He was produced in courtroom later within the day.

Massive protests erupted on the hospital after employees alleged earlier complaints to the medical superintendent have been ignored. Locals and employees staged demonstrations outdoors the hospital on Tuesday (September 16, 2025).

The superintendent, nonetheless, mentioned that nobody had filed any complaints earlier than. “If our employees do that, then who will we belief? I got here to find out about these allegations solely yesterday. If he has finished this, then he ought to get the harshest punishment by the legislation,” the superintendent mentioned on Tuesday (September 16, 2025).

Staff has additionally alleged that Khan has been harassing and abusing girls in his room on the hospital for over 4-5 years, nonetheless, no motion was taken in opposition to him.

Leader of the Opposition within the State, Suvendu Adhikari, mentioned he stands with all of the victims. “We are in contact with them, we now have additionally organised protests within the space which led to the arrest,” Mr. Adhikari added.

Police confirmed that an investigation is underway.

Local Bharatiya Janta Party leaders claimed that Khan loved appreciable affect within the space.

Trinamool Congress spokesperson Kunal Ghosh mentioned that this incident has no relationship with the ruling occasion. “Police should examine completely. I name for strict punishment,” Mr. Ghosh, a former Rajya Sabha MP mentioned.  

This incident has introduced again the recollections of the rape and homicide of a feminine physician on the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, 2024 which had triggered protests and outrage in Kolkata for a number of months. A trial courtroom had, on January 20, 2025, convicted former Kolkata Police civic volunteer Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the horrific crime.