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Malda hospital security manager arrested for allegedly raping guard
A security guard at Malda Medical College and Hospital has accused Shubhankar Laskar, the facility manager of a private security agency, of repeatedly raping her and threatening her with consequences if she spoke out. Police arrested Laskar after the woman filed a complaint at English Bazar Police Station on August 16.
The alleged assaults took place at the agency's office near the hospital's diarrhoea ward. Laskar was produced before a court on Wednesday. Hospital MSVP Prosenjit Bor confirmed the arrest was based on a rape complaint and said the matter is under police investigation.
The case has renewed concerns over workplace safety for women at state-run medical institutions. Police are gathering evidence and recording witness statements as part of the ongoing probe.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This arrest follows a pattern of sexual assault allegations in Indian healthcare facilities where contract staff often lack formal grievance mechanisms. The accused is a manager of a private contractor, not a government employee, which can complicate institutional accountability. The victim's ability to pursue the case may depend on whether the hospital has a functioning Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act. Malda Medical College treats over 1,000 outpatients daily and employs hundreds of contract workers. The next step will be the submission of the police charge sheet, typically due within 60 days of arrest. Watch for whether the hospital forms an inquiry committee and what action the state health department takes against the security agency.
Source: indiatoday.in
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