Uttar Pradesh Hospital Sealed After Doctor's Assault on Student
UP: Hospital sealed after doctor sexually assaults student in Lucknow

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In a swift response to a sexual assault allegation, the Uttar Pradesh government has sealed Tejas Hospital in Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow, after a doctor allegedly assaulted a 12th-grade student. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has ordered the suspension of the doctor's medical license and initiated legal proceedings against him and the hospital for operating illegally.
- 01The incident occurred in the hospital's Operation Theatre, leading to immediate sealing of the facility.
- 02Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak described the assault as 'deeply horrifying and condemnable'.
- 03The accused doctor, Dr. Vijay Kumar Giri, has been taken into custody following a formal complaint by the victim.
- 04The hospital was found to be operating without a valid license renewal, prompting further legal scrutiny.
- 05The Uttar Pradesh government is committed to supporting the victim and ensuring strict legal consequences for the accused.
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In a decisive action against medical misconduct, the Uttar Pradesh government sealed Tejas Hospital in Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow, after a 12th-grade student accused Dr. Vijay Kumar Giri of sexual assault in the hospital's Operation Theatre. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who oversees health affairs, condemned the incident as 'deeply horrifying and condemnable,' emphasizing its damaging impact on the medical profession. He ordered the immediate suspension of Dr. Giri's medical license and initiated steps to revoke his Ayurvedic medical degree. Following the victim's formal complaint, law enforcement arrested the doctor and registered a criminal case against him under relevant legal provisions. Additionally, a preliminary investigation revealed that the hospital was operating illegally without a valid license renewal. Pathak reaffirmed the government's commitment to women's safety, stating that the administration supports the victim and her family during this traumatic time, and vowed to pursue the harshest legal consequences for those compromising women's dignity.
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This incident highlights serious concerns regarding safety in medical facilities, particularly for vulnerable populations like minors.
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