Guwahati, July 28, 2024 — In a deeply disturbing incident, a mentally challenged woman was allegedly raped by a member of the housekeeping staff at Assam Medical College Hospital in Dibrugarh. The accused, Mujibur Rahman, a supervisor employed by BDM Enterprise, a company contracted for housekeeping services, has been taken into custody.
The Dibrugarh police have registered the case under Section 64(2)(k) of the 2023 Indian Code of Justice, case number 292/24, at Sadar Police Station. The assault reportedly took place on the night of Friday, July 26, within the hospital premises.
The victim, a young woman with mental disorders, has been a familiar figure at the hospital for the past 15 years, receiving care and support from various departments. The hospital community is in shock, grappling with the violation of a vulnerable individual who has been under their informal care for over a decade.
Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the case to ensure justice for the victim and address the severe breach of trust and safety within the hospital environment.
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