Kicked, Punched And Tortured”: Medical Student Alleges Harassment By Senior

Days after the rape and murder of a doctor at a Kolkata medical college, another shocking incident has surfaced from Rohtak, Haryana. A first-year BDS student was allegedly assaulted and kidnapped by a senior male doctor. Prachi Hooda shared her disturbing and traumatic experience, which took place on August 16 and 17.

Ms Hooda revealed details of the incident through an Instagram video. In the clip, she can be seen sobbing uncontrollably, with bruises all over her body. She shared that Dr. Manindar Kaushik from PGIMS Rohtak was allegedly interested in her and forced her to be in a relationship, which she opposed.

In retaliation, the accused assaulted her and threatened to cut off her attendance. The senior doctor physically and mentally tortured her, as claimed by Ms Hooda in the video.