A 46-year-old air hostess has filed a police complaint in Gurugram, claiming she was sexually assaulted by hospital staff while critically ill and on a ventilator in the ICU. The incident has triggered a police investigation and raised concerns about patient safety.
BY PC Bureau
Gurugram:, April 15, 2025: A 46-year-old air hostess has lodged a shocking complaint alleging she was sexually assaulted while critically ill and dependent on a ventilator in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a private hospital in Gurugram on April 6th, according to police sources. The alleged crime has triggered a serious investigation into the safety and security protocols within the medical facility.
The distressing incident reportedly came to light on April 13th, the day the woman was discharged from the hospital. Overcoming her trauma, she confided in her husband about the alleged sexual assault, prompting him to immediately notify the local police. Based on the victim’s detailed account, the Gurugram Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code at the Sadar Police Station, initiating a comprehensive inquiry into the grave allegations.
According to the police complaint, the air hostess had traveled to Gurugram for professional training organized by her airline and was residing in a hotel. During her stay, she experienced a severe health crisis stemming from a reported drowning incident. Initially, she was admitted to one private medical facility for treatment. However, due to the severity of her condition, her husband transferred her to a second private hospital in Gurugram on April 5th, seeking specialized care.
She was admitted on 21 Oct with respiratory symptoms & Pulmonary TB,from 2nd day of admission she has been on ventilator.6 days post-admission,she alleged she was violated on day of admission.We informed police immediately: Member, Fortis Hospital Management, Gurugram. #Haryana pic.twitter.com/XN12MfM2CX
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2020
In her harrowing account to the police, the victim stated that the alleged sexual assault occurred on April 6th while she was on a life-support ventilator in the ICU. She described her utter helplessness at the time, being physically unable to speak or move due to her critical condition and the medical equipment. “At that time, she was on a ventilator and could not speak and was very scared. She was also unconscious at the time of the incident, and two nurses were also around her,” the complaint detailed, raising serious questions about the oversight and conduct of hospital staff present.
Upon her discharge on April 13th, the survivor bravely recounted the alleged assault to her husband, who promptly contacted the emergency police helpline (112) and subsequently filed a formal complaint at the Sadar Police Station, with legal counsel present to assist.
Gurugram police spokesman, ACP (Crime) Sandeep Kumar, officially confirmed the registration of the case. “Following a complaint filed by the victim, a case has been registered at the Sadar Police Station, Gurugram. Multiple police teams have been formed and immediately dispatched to the hospital to meticulously examine the duty rosters of the staff present on the night of the alleged incident and thoroughly analyze the CCTV footage recorded within the ICU and surrounding areas to identify the accused individual(s),” stated ACP Kumar.
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He further added, “The investigating teams are proceeding with utmost sensitivity and urgency. The statement of the victim has been carefully recorded before a magistrate as per legal procedures. We are committed to a swift and impartial investigation and will apprehend the accused at the earliest based on the evidence gathered.”
Despite repeated attempts by the media, the private hospital administration has so far refused to issue any official statement regarding the serious allegations. When contacted, the hospital’s security personnel denied any knowledge of such an incident occurring within their premises. This silence from the hospital management is likely to intensify scrutiny and public concern surrounding patient safety within private healthcare facilities.
The police investigation is expected to involve detailed questioning of hospital staff, including doctors, nurses, and other support personnel who were on duty in the ICU on the night of April 6th. Forensic teams may also be involved to gather any potential evidence from the scene. The case has already drawn significant attention, highlighting the vulnerability of patients in critical care.
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