Nursing officer arrested under POCSO Act for assaulting minor at hospital in Keralam
A nursing officer at ESIC Model Hospital in Kerala has been arrested under the POCSO Act for the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl. The accused was apprehended after attempting to hide following the incident.
Why it matters
The case underscores critical safety concerns in healthcare facilities and the enforcement of child protection laws.
A nursing officer has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl at the ESIC Model Hospital, Asramam. The accused has been identified as Migdad, 38, a native of Poonthura, Thiruvananthapuram, who works as a nurse at the hospital and is also a YouTuber. He was taken into custody by the Kollam East Police.
The incident occurred in the early hours of September 8. According to the complaint, the teenager had entered the hospital elevator to go to a ward when Migdad stepped inside with her and committed the assault. The girl immediately informed her mother about the incident, following which both went to the police station and lodged an official complaint.
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