Allegations Against KGMU Doctor
Suspension and Absconding Status
A junior resident doctor from King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow has been suspended and is facing serious allegations, including sexual exploitation, blackmail, and forcibly attempting to convert a colleague’s religion. The doctor has been untraceable for the past two days, with his mobile phone reportedly switched off. Despite notices issued by the police, he has not complied. Preliminary investigations suggest that he may have fled to the neighboring state of Uttarakhand, prompting the Uttar Pradesh Police to coordinate with their counterparts there to track his movements.
Investigation and University Response
Efforts by KGMU’s Internal Committee for Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace to contact the accused have been unsuccessful. As part of the ongoing investigation, police have also questioned the wife of the accused to determine if she was forced to convert her religion prior to their marriage. The university’s inquiry team is currently verifying the doctor’s academic and personal background, including his time as an MBBS student at Agra Medical College. Authorities are also looking into claims that the doctor had entered into two marriages prior to the current allegations.
Details of the Allegations
According to sources, the accused married a batchmate in February after she allegedly converted her religion. Investigators are in contact with this woman, and her statement is expected to clarify whether the conversion was voluntary or coerced. KGMU’s administration has suspended the accused doctor and restricted his access to the campus, allowing entry only for inquiry proceedings.
Legal Actions and Government Involvement
A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against the doctor following a complaint from the female doctor’s father, who previously raised the issue with the Chief Minister’s public grievance portal and the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission. On Monday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached out to the female doctor to inquire about the incident. She informed the CM that the accused was allegedly forming a gang at KGMU to carry out religious conversions.
Claims of Emotional Exploitation
The female doctor, identifying as a Hindu, has alleged that her male colleague, who is from the Muslim community, emotionally exploited her and pressured her to convert to Islam for marriage. Following her refusal, she claims to have faced ongoing harassment, leading to severe mental distress and a suicide attempt. On December 27, she reportedly attempted suicide by ingesting a large quantity of medication in her KGMU hostel room. She was promptly rushed to the Trauma Centre and later transferred to the Critical Care Management (CCM) ICU for advanced treatment.