A cardiologist, Dr. Bikash Rai Das, has been arrested by the Dispur Police in Guwahati, India, for allegedly sexually harassing the minor daughter of his friend. The victim’s mother lodged a complaint with the police, alleging that Dr. Das had committed the offense at his apartment in Christian Basti locality. The police registered a case against Dr. Das under sections 354 (assault or criminal force on a woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 354 A (sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code.
Dr. Das has also been charged under Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which deals with the sexual assault of children. Despite being summoned to appear before the police, Dr. Das evaded arrest until he was finally caught on Sunday evening from Apollo Hospitals, where he worked. The police team that arrested him went in disguise as patients to avoid alerting Dr. Das.
Dr. Das is a prominent doctor in Guwahati, and his arrest has sent shockwaves in the medical community. The incident highlights the need for greater vigilance and accountability among public figures, particularly in professions that involve working with vulnerable populations such as children and women. The police have acknowledged the gravity of the offense and are working to ensure that Dr. Das is punished to the fullest extent of the law.