Assam doctor arrested on charge of rape of colleague

The Assam Police said the woman doctor filed rape charges against the accused a few days after he accused her of assault

Updated on: Jun 28, 2021, 23:41:14 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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Guwahati: A doctor in Assam’s Dibrugarh was arrested on Monday on a charge of allegedly raping a fellow doctor, the district police said.

The Assam Police said the Dibrugarh doctor is the second to be arrested on charges of raping a colleague within a week (AFP file photo)

According to the police, the accused, posted in Assam Medical College Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh, was reportedly in a relationship with the doctor since 2018 who alleged she was raped on the pretext of marriage.

She is also a government doctor posted in another district.

Police said the woman filed a FIR against the accused a few days after he accused her of assault.

“The rape case against the AMCH doctor was filed by the woman doctor after summons was issued to her in connection with the assault case,” said a police officer on condition of anonymity.

Last week, a doctor posted in a private hospital in Dibrugarh was arrested for allegedly raping a colleague inside the hospital after mixing some intoxicants in her drink.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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