Mumbai Crime: Civic hospital doctor molests intern in Vashi; arrested

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A 32-year-old doctor working at the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) hospital at Vashi was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly molesting an intern. The accused identified as Anurag Narwade, a resident of Ghansoli, joined the hospital six months ago. Earlier, he had worked at the same medical college in Navi Mumbai where the 25-year-old complainant is a student.

The victim in her statement said, while the accused was working on the night shift on Sunday, he took her to a joggers' park located near the hospital where he first molested and later, at the hospital's premises. Sanjeev Dhumal, an Inspector from Vashi police station, said, "The woman is an MBBS student. As part of her curriculum, she joined the hospital as an intern on May 17. She had to work on both day and night shifts. Around 12.45am on Sunday when she was at work, the accused suggested they go jogging at a park for a break. Since the doctor was her senior, she did not refuse."

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"In the park, the doctor first offered her a bottle of beer, but she declined. After he drank some of it, he started touching her inappropriately," the officer added. The victim woman approached the police on Monday, and registered a complaint against the doctor. The police arrested the accused on Tuesday and booked a case under sections 354 (sexual harassment), 354a (physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures), and 354d (stalking) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

According to the Hindustan Times, the sub-inspector, Sarita Musale from Vashi police station, said, "We produced him in court on Tuesday. The court initially remanded him in police custody for 14 days. However, the accused later applied for bail and the court granted it." An official from the hospital said, "Anurag Narwade had joined the hospital just a few months ago. We did not interact with him much. But his overall behaviour was satisfactory." Despite repeated attempts, Dr Prashant Jawade, medical superintendent of the hospital, was unavailable for comments.

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