KOT RADHA KISHAN (HRNW): A distressing incident of alleged physical assault on women has been reported at a government hospital in Kot Radha Kishan, sparking widespread public outrage and raising serious questions about the safety of patients within state-run medical facilities.
According to sources, three women—including a seven-month pregnant woman—who had visited the hospital to collect medication were allegedly subjected to brutal physical violence by a hospital employee. The victims received medical treatment following the assault, but the incident has left the local community in a state of shock.
Key Details of the Incident:
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The Victims: Three women were targeted; one of whom is in an advanced stage of pregnancy, making the assault particularly heinous.
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Administrative Failure: Eyewitnesses and local citizens have noted that such an occurrence at a sensitive and supposedly secure location like a hospital highlights a grave administrative lapse.
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Public Outcry: The incident has led to intense anger among residents, who argue that hospitals should be safe havens for the vulnerable, especially women.
Demands for Accountability:
Civil society and social organizations have strongly condemned the act and are demanding:
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Transparent Inquiry: An immediate and impartial investigation into the circumstances of the assault.
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Legal & Departmental Action: Strict prosecution and termination of the employee responsible for the violence.
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Policy Overhaul: Measures to ensure that women are protected from harassment and violence within all public healthcare centers.
Appeal to CM Punjab:
Local circles have urged Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to take immediate notice of the situation. They have appealed for her intervention to ensure that justice is served to the affected women and that a clear message is sent that violence against citizens, particularly in government institutions, will not be tolerated.
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