10 months ago
Radiologist Arrested for Sexual Harassment During Medical Scan
A doctor who checks people's insides with special machines was arrested for touching a woman inappropriately while she was there for a stomach ache check-up.
He also said bad things to her and threatened her.
People were angry that the police didn't arrest him right away, so they protested.
After that, the police finally arrested the doctor.
A radiologist, Jayakumar, was arrested for sexually harassing a woman during a medical scan in Anekal, Karnataka
The incident was recorded by the woman on her mobile phone
Initially, the police issued a notice to the accused but did not arrest him, sparking public outrage
Protesters led by Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (Karave) state vice-president Lokesh Gowda demanded immediate action
Under pressure, the Anekal Police finally arrested Jayakumar
- Who
- Jayakumar, a radiologist, and a woman patient
- What
- Sexual harassment during a medical scan
- Where
- Anekal town, Karnataka
- When
- Recently, with the arrest happening later
- Why
- The accused allegedly harassed the woman for sexual purposes
Victim's Side
Police's Initial Response
Arrest
Victim's Side
Demanded immediate arrest of the accused
Police's Initial Response
Initially issued a notice and let the accused go
Action
Victim's Side
Recorded the incident and filed a complaint
Police's Initial Response
Delayed arrest despite registration of FIR
Key facts
- Accused's Name
- Jayakumar
- Victim's Condition
- Stomach pain
- Police Action
- Arrested Jayakumar after initial delay and public protest
- Organization Involved
- Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (Karave)
- Protest Leader
- Lokesh Gowda, state vice-president of Karave
Quotes
The woman
The victim of the alleged sexual harassment
“He touched me inappropriately, including my private parts.”
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“He threatened to kill me if I spoke out.”
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Lokesh Gowda, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (Karave) state vice-president
A social activist leading a protest against police inaction
“Why has the accused not been arrested even ten days after the complaint?”
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“We will call for an Anekal town bandh if the police delay further.”
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Sources
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