Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Panskura Hospital Accused Exploited Position for Business
Sheikh Zahir Abbas, the facility manager at Panskura Hospital, is in trouble.
He was arrested for rape.
Now, it's revealed he used his job to get business contracts for his own companies.
Abbas rented ambulances and vehicles to the hospital, making money from them.
The National Commission for Women will meet with the victim.
Comparisons are being made to a former principal of another hospital in Kolkata who was involved in financial irregularities.
Sheikh Zahir Abbas exploited his position to secure contracts.
Abbas rented out ambulances and passenger vehicles to the hospital.
He was arrested last week for the alleged rape of a female staffer.
The National Commission for Women is intervening in the case.
He has been remanded to police custody for eight days.
- Who
- Sheikh Zahir Abbas
- What
- Exploited his position for financial gain and is accused of rape.
- When
- Arrested last week; remanded in custody Tuesday.
- Where
- Panskura Super Speciality Hospital, West Bengal.
- Why
- To secure contracts for his businesses.
Corruption and Abuse of Power
Seeking Justice for the Victim
Abuse of Position
Corruption and Abuse of Power
Abbas abused his position by leveraging his connections to secure contracts for his own financial gain.
Seeking Justice for the Victim
Emphasis on the severity of the alleged rape and seeking justice for the victim, regardless of the financial irregularities.
- Accused
- Sheikh Zahir Abbas
- Position
- Facility Manager
- Hospital
- Panskura Super Speciality Hospital
- Allegations
- Rape and Exploitation of Position
- Personal Business
- Renting Ambulances and Vehicles
- Police Custody
- 8 days
Sources
Bengal Hospital Official Accused Of Rape By Staff, Allegedly Threatened To Kill Them
Bengal: Facility manager arrested for alleged rape of women staffers at Panskura hospital
Employee 'raped' at hospital: Accused facility manager held, both hired by same contractor