NEW DELHI: A doctor at a private hospital in Lucknow has been arrested after a female student accused him of rape during treatment, police told news agency PTI on Friday. The student was admitted to Tejas Hospital in the Bakshi Ka Talab area on May 18 after suffering a health-related episode. According to police, the accused doctor allegedly took the patient alone into the operation theatre and asked her father along with female staff members to wait outside.Deputy Commissioner of Police Twinkle Jain said the victim alleged that the doctor administered an intoxicating injection before sexually assaulting her during treatment. The woman, who belongs to the Dalit community, later told police she realised what had happened after the effect of the injection wore off. Her family subsequently lodged a complaint.Police identified the accused as Vijay Kumar Giri, proprietor of Tejas Hospital and a resident of Sitapur district. An FIR was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST Act at Bakshi Ka Talab police station. The accused was detained for questioning before being formally arrested and produced before a court.Investigators said clothes allegedly worn by the accused during the incident were seized as evidence. Police also claimed that during questioning, the doctor admitted to the crime.Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister and health minister Brajesh Pathak said directions had been issued to seal the hospital and suspend the doctor’s licence. He added that the Ayurveda department had also been instructed to confiscate the accused doctor’s Ayurvedic degree to ensure he is unable to practise medicine in future.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSuvendu Adhikari Announces New Direct Deportation Policy For Illegal Bangladeshi MigrantsKerala Swearing-In Sees Unity Moments As Rivals Exchange Smiles Inside Assembly Hall Today in KeralaTwisha Sharma Case: Husband Samarth Singh Surrenders In Court, Taken Into Police Custody | WatchWest Bengal: Crude Bombs Recovered In Birbhum’s Kod Village, Area Cordoned OffWest Bengal Begins Border Fencing In Phansidewa Amid Rising Infiltration And Smuggling ConcernsHumayun Kabir’s Cow Slaughter Remarks Trigger Political Row Over Qurbani And Law In West BengalUnion Home Minister Amit Shah Calls For Strong Action To End Illegal Infiltration Across BordersMankind Pharma May Raise Condom Prices As Middle East Conflict Pushes Oil Costs Higher | WatchIndian Army Issues Fake Alert Over AAP-RJD’s Viral Presser, Says They Are Spreading MisinformationMuslim Clerics Across India Appeal For Restraint On Cow Sacrifice Ahead Of Eid-al-Adha123PhotostoriesWhat is Lormalzi? Expert explains how it works and who it’s meant for5 cooling essential oils perfect for stressful summer daysHow to beat heatwave: 5 Himalayan towns in India where summer is pleasantAshish Nehra’s luxurious Goa home is a multi-crore home designed for peaceful family living, away from fast-paced cricketing world5 giant fish that rule the ocean10 subtle mind games people play (And how to spot them)Gym wear to innerwear: How often should you wash your clothesCannes 2026: While others screamed for attention, Diana Penty let butter-yellow elegance do the talking at the French RivieraHow to make Mango Cookie for weekend indulgence5 fiber-rich yellow-colored foods can be the best addition to the daily diet123Hot PicksBandra demolition driveIPL Schedule 2026Vinesh PhogatUP HeatwaveHardoi fireNID DAT counselling 2026TN Ministers ListTop TrendingTN Finance Minister Marie WilsonNID DAT counsellingChristiano RonaldoPM ModiHardik PandyaJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Conor McGregor Net WorthNEET UG Paper LeakWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana
NEW DELHI: A doctor at a private hospital in Lucknow has been arrested after a female student accused him of rape during treatment, police told news agency PTI on Friday. The student was admitted to Tejas Hospital in the Bakshi Ka Talab area on May 18 after suffering a health-related episode. According to police, the accused doctor allegedly took the patient alone into the operation theatre and asked her father along with female staff members to wait outside.Deputy Commissioner of Police Twinkle Jain said the victim alleged that the doctor administered an intoxicating injection before sexually assaulting her during treatment. The woman, who belongs to the Dalit community, later told police she realised what had happened after the effect of the injection wore off. Her family subsequently lodged a complaint.Police identified the accused as Vijay Kumar Giri, proprietor of Tejas Hospital and a resident of Sitapur district. An FIR was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST Act at Bakshi Ka Talab police station. The accused was detained for questioning before being formally arrested and produced before a court.Investigators said clothes allegedly worn by the accused during the incident were seized as evidence. Police also claimed that during questioning, the doctor admitted to the crime.Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister and health minister Brajesh Pathak said directions had been issued to seal the hospital and suspend the doctor’s licence. He added that the Ayurveda department had also been instructed to confiscate the accused doctor’s Ayurvedic degree to ensure he is unable to practise medicine in future.
