UP News: In a shocking incident from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a young nursing student was allegedly raped by a private hospital operator during her night shift. The incident took place early Monday morning in Kalyanpur when the victim, a second-year nursing student from Sachendi, was on duty at a hospital near Panki Road Police Chowki. The accused, identified as Imtiaz—who allegedly used the alias Situ—was arrested shortly after the complaint was filed.Incident DetailsAccording to police reports, the student was resting in the hospitals staff room around 4 a.m. when Imtiaz, the hospital operator, entered the room. Taking advantage of her being alone, he locked the door, reportedly molested her, and then proceeded to sexually assault her. The distressed victim left the hospital after her shift and went straight to the Kalyanpur police station to file a complaint.Police Response and InvestigationKalyanpur Inspector Sudhir Kumar confirmed that the police registered an FIR and arrested Imtiaz shortly after the victims statement was recorded. The police are investigating further, including Imtiazs use of a false name, which he reportedly adopted to hide previous misconduct allegations. The victim underwent a medical examination as part of the investigation process.Allegations of Settlement PressureSources suggest that after the complaint was lodged, attempts were made to negotiate a settlement between the accused and the victim. Allegations have surfaced that the police delayed formally registering the report, sparking concerns of an attempted cover-up. However, Kalyanpur Inspector Kumar refuted these claims, stating that the report was filed promptly and that police are committed to pursuing justice for the victim.Community Outrage and Further InvestigationThis incident has sparked outrage in the community, as residents demand strict action against Imtiaz and a thorough investigation into his background. Authorities are also looking into Imtiazs history in the area, as his past behavior reportedly raised concerns among locals.
