KOTHAGUDEM DOCTOR ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT ON WOMAN PATIENT

Woman alleges repeated abuse following spinal surgery; accused remanded to judicial custody

Hamara Warangal | English Edition

Kothagudem, October 16: Chunchupalli police in Bhadradri Kothagudem district have arrested a 39-year-old orthopaedic doctor following a complaint by a woman who alleged that he sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions under the pretext of medical treatment. The accused was produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody, according to published reports. .

The accused, identified in media reports as Dr Nadikudi Shailesh Kumar, was working at Sri Krishna Multi-Specialty Hospital in Vidyanagar Colony, Kothagudem. Police said the case was registered following the woman's complaint and that further investigation was underway.

Complaint alleges exploitation after surgery

According to the complaint details reported in the media, the woman first consulted the doctor in June 2022. She later continued receiving treatment at the hospital. The complaint states that she underwent spinal surgery in April 2023.

The woman alleged that the doctor took advantage of her medical condition and dependence on him for treatment to sexually exploit her on several occasions. She further alleged that he had promised to marry her after the conclusion of his divorce proceedings.

According to her account, the alleged abuse continued despite her objections and the pain she experienced following surgery. She also alleged that the doctor refused to fulfil his marriage promise and made caste-related remarks when she raised the issue.

Police register case, investigation continues

Police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The accused was arrested on October 15 and subsequently remanded to judicial custody.

The allegations are under investigation and have not been established in court. The accused is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty through due legal process.

Questions over patient safety and medical trust

The case has renewed attention on the importance of safeguarding patients who depend on medical professionals during treatment and recovery. Any allegation of sexual exploitation in a medical setting requires a thorough, impartial investigation and appropriate legal action based on the evidence.