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Nurse Arrested for Alleged Rape of Sedated Patient in Balrampur ICU

Authorities await a medical report to corroborate ICU CCTV footage in the alleged assault.

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Overview

  • Police say Yogesh Pandey injected the 28-year-old patient with a sedative under the pretext of treatment before the alleged assault.
  • The suspect instructed patient attendants to vacate the ICU, leaving the ward briefly unattended during the incident.
  • Investigators have examined ICU CCTV recordings and recorded statements from female staff members as part of the ongoing probe.
  • The victim, a resident of the Gaisdi area, regained consciousness and lodged a complaint that led to Pandey’s arrest on July 27.
  • Pandey has no prior criminal record and authorities are scrutinizing hospital security protocols to prevent future breaches.