Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Fresh developments have emerged in the suicide attempt case involving a junior resident doctor at King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, with police registering multiple criminal charges, the university suspending the accused doctor, and investigators widening the scope of inquiry to include allegations from other women doctors.
Uttar Pradesh Police have registered a First Information Report against Dr. Rameez Uddin Nayak, a junior resident doctor at KGMU, following allegations made by a woman colleague who attempted suicide earlier this month. According to police officials, the FIR includes charges related to sexual exploitation, criminal intimidation, blackmail, and alleged forced religious conversion.
The case was registered after the survivor’s family submitted a complaint through the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s grievance portal. Police stated that the contents of the complaint formed the basis of the FIR after preliminary verification.
The complainant, a Hindu junior resident doctor, allegedly attempted suicide after sustained harassment and pressure. She was found unconscious in her hostel room and was immediately shifted to the KGMU Trauma Centre. Hospital officials confirmed that she received emergency medical care and her condition later stabilized.
Doctors involved in her treatment stated that timely intervention prevented fatal complications.
According to police statements and complaint records cited by multiple news agencies, the accused doctor allegedly pressured the survivor to convert her religion and threatened to circulate private photographs and videos if she refused. Investigators also stated that the complaint mentions repeated psychological pressure, intimidation, and exploitation over an extended period.
Police clarified that allegations related to religious conversion will be examined under applicable legal provisions only after evidence collection.
King George’s Medical University administration suspended Dr. Rameez Uddin Nayak pending the outcome of the police investigation. University officials stated that the decision was taken to ensure an impartial inquiry and to maintain campus safety.
The university has also initiated an internal inquiry through its disciplinary committee, separate from the criminal investigation.
Investigating officers confirmed that they are examining claims that other women doctors may have faced similar harassment by the accused. Police stated that statements from additional individuals are being recorded to determine whether the allegations indicate a broader pattern of misconduct.
Authorities emphasized that no conclusions have been drawn at this stage and that all claims will be assessed based on evidence.
In a parallel development, police confirmed that a separate rape case involving another junior doctor at KGMU has been registered in an unrelated matter. Officials clarified that while both cases involve junior doctors at the same institution, they are being investigated independently.
Police cautioned against conflating the two cases until investigations conclude.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that strict action would be taken against those found guilty. State officials reiterated that law enforcement agencies have been instructed to ensure a fair and time bound investigation.
(Rh/MSM)