Telangana Rape Case: OT Technician Booked for Assaulting Sedated Patient at Karimnagar Hospital

Karimnagar, Telangana, September 9, 2025 – Police in Karimnagar have booked an OT technician at Deepika Private Hospital for allegedly raping a sedated patient during treatment for viral fever. Officials identified the accused as Dixit and confirmed that he carried out the assault while the woman was under anesthesia, sparking outrage over a serious hospital patient assault and patient safety breach.

Police Launch Immediate Investigation

Authorities sealed the operation theatre and collected forensic evidence and CCTV footage soon after the complaint surfaced.

Commissioner of Police Ghaus Alam stated, “We sealed the operation theatre, verified details, and seized all evidence. We registered a rape case against the accused and will disclose further details after the forensic results.”

Investigators are now examining the evidence, questioning hospital staff, and reviewing surveillance recordings to uncover the sequence of events in this anesthesia abuse incident.

Patient Safety and Ethical Concerns

This case has raised urgent concerns about medical ethical violations and healthcare facility negligence. A research paper titled “Patient Abuse in Healthcare: A Theoretical Synthesis” noted that structural loopholes and power imbalances in hospitals often expose vulnerable patients to abuse. ¹

Another study, “Anesthesia Support Personnel and Patient Safety,” highlighted that poorly trained or unsupervised staff significantly increase risks to sedated patients. ²

Both papers underline the dangers of systemic lapses that enable crimes such as sexual assault under anesthesia.

Public Outcry and Calls for Reform

The Karimnagar case has triggered widespread public anger. Activists and citizens are demanding reforms to prevent medical malpractice in India, including:

• Deploying female staff in sensitive treatment areas.

• Maintaining continuous CCTV surveillance in operating rooms.

• Strengthening hospital accountability in cases of patient assault by hospital staff.

• Providing counseling and legal support to survivors of hospital abuse.

Next Steps in the Case

Police will:

1. Conduct detailed forensic examinations of collected samples.

2. Scrutinize CCTV footage for corroborating evidence.

3. Record detailed statements from staff and witnesses.

4. File a chargesheet before court proceedings begin.

References

1. Flacking, Renée, and Per-Olof Sandman. 2022. “Patient Abuse in Healthcare: A Theoretical Synthesis.” Advances in Nursing Science 45 (4): 278–89. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08943184221131969

2. Egger Halbeis, Christoph B., Jeffrey M. Schaefer, and Jeffrey M. Feldman. 2013. “Anesthesia Support Personnel and Patient Safety.” Anesthesia & Analgesia 117 (3): 563–75. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23971231/.

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