Afghan woman sexually abused in Dehli hospital

KABUL: An Afghan woman has reportedly been sexually abused by a housekeeper in a hospital in Delhi, the capital city of India.
The incident took place on 24th July where the housekeeper sexually abused the woman who was accompanying her mother in the hospital for the treatment.
India’s Max Hospital in Saket where the incident took place has confirmed the incident and said the suspect a 21-year-old employee of the hospital has been arrested.
The suspect Amar Singh was produced before a magistrate’s court on July 25, and was remanded in judicial custody till August 8, according to the local newspapers.
According to the police statement cited in local media reports, Singh allegedly entered their room and inappropriately touched the woman, who was sleeping. She woke up and started screaming.
She, along with her sister, tried to push him out of the room as the accused allegedly molested her, the police added.
The statement further added that the victim fell down in the scuffle, breaking her teeth as Singh fled the room but was caught by a security staff and was handed over to the police.
Max Healthcare issued a statement, saying, “We follow a zero-tolerance policy on any sexual misconduct incident with our employees or patients and their families. We have a comprehensive induction policy for our on-rolls and contractual employees. We also train our employees on compassion and correct conduct. We are highly disturbed about this condemnable incident in the hospital by a contractual employee.”
The statement further added “He was immediately handed over to the police and terminated by his employer on our instruction. We actively worked and supported the police in their investigation. The victim was admitted to the hospital and was provided all medical help to overcome trauma. The victim along with other family members have since left for Afghanistan.”