Serious concerns have once again been raised over women’s safety in West Bengal. In two shocking incidents, a 14-year-old girl was allegedly molested in the CT scan room of Howrah Sadar Hospital, while a nurse was assaulted at a government health center in Ilambazar, Birbhum. These incidents have sparked outrage across the state.
The first incident took place at Howrah Sadar Hospital, where the minor girl had gone for a CT scan. During the procedure, the technician allegedly molested her, prompting the distressed girl to flee the hospital.
The second incident occurred at the government-run health center in Ilambazar, where a man allegedly assaulted a nurse on duty.
In a shocking incident at Howrah Hospital, staff members were caught red-handed attempting to commit a heinous act with a minor girl patient in the CT scan room. This appalling incident reflects the dire state of women’s safety in hospitals across West Bengal. When even hospitals… pic.twitter.com/bYNV7jOLle
— Agnimitra Paul BJP (@paulagnimitra1) September 1, 2024
In West Bengal, the first day of September, 2024 starts with four reported cases of sexual assault:
1. Nurse molested in llambazar Swasthya Kendra in Birbhum. A man named Sheikh Abbasuddin forcefully groped her private parts, while she was on night duty. Mamata Banerjee, instead… pic.twitter.com/7SB6bkxdtl
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 1, 2024
BJP’s Strong Criticism of Mamata Banerjee
Following these incidents, the opposition party BJP has launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Amit Malviya, head of the BJP IT Cell, criticized the Chief Minister, stating, “Mamata Banerjee has done nothing to ensure the safety of women in the state. Crimes against women are on the rise, and the government is merely a spectator.”
Questioning Women’s Safety
After the incident in Ilambazar, the hospital administration immediately alerted the police, leading to the arrest of the accused on the spot. In the Howrah case, the police have assured strict action against the hospital staff involved.
BJP leader Agnimitra Paul also strongly criticized the state government, saying, “If women are not safe even in hospitals, where can they find safety in our state? The Mamata Banerjee government has done nothing to protect women at any level. It’s time for a change.”
These incidents have reignited the debate on women’s safety in West Bengal, raising concerns that could potentially impact the upcoming elections.