Nanded Medical Officer Assaulted Amid Molestation Allegations
Incident Overview
A video that has gained significant attention on social media depicts a medical officer at a government hospital in Nanded being assaulted by the relatives of a woman who accused him of molestation. Although the incident occurred a few days prior, it only recently surfaced after the footage went viral.
Details of the Assault
The confrontation took place within the confines of a government hospital located in the Kautha area of Nanded city. While the doctor was seated in his office, a group of men allegedly attacked him after the woman accused him of inappropriate behavior. The situation escalated into a heated verbal exchange before the relatives became aggressive, resulting in the physical assault.
Viral Footage
In the circulated video, the medical officer, Dr. Balaprasad Kuntarkar, is seen engaged in an argument with the woman just moments before two men begin to strike him. He attempts to protect himself by raising his hands in defense.
No Police Report Filed
According to a report by Free Press Journal, no formal complaint has been lodged with local law enforcement regarding this incident.
Similar Incidents Reported
In a related report, Medic Helpline stated that a 30-year-old female doctor experienced an assault within her hospital’s outpatient department in Rajendra Park. The attack was perpetrated by two women who allegedly demanded repayment of a loan amounting to Rs 3 lakh and insisted that the doctor relinquish control of the hospital.