Majumdar spent over two hours, assembly the hospital's superintendent, docs and employees to assemble particulars of the September 14 incident.
Throughout her inspection of amenities on the hospital, Majumdar identified “obvious gaps” in CCTV protection.
“The authorities instructed me there are 40 cameras, and that they've utilized for 50 extra. However, essential areas are left uncovered. Within the maternity ward, there are solely two cameras, and none in entrance of the docs' restroom or outdoors the operation theatre. The protection is just inadequate,” she alleged.
The prime accused, acknowledged to be an worker of the healthcare facility, was arrested after the police registered an FIR on the idea of a grievance in opposition to him. Following the grievance at Panskura Police Station, a number of girls workers have reportedly levelled allegations of sexual abuse.
Majumdar will head to a authorities bungalow in Panskura to satisfy the complainant, who had lodged the police case, an official mentioned.Later in a submit on X, Majumdar mentioned: “Horrific revelations at Panskura Tremendous Speciality Hospital! Over 40 girls, together with 2 rape victims, deposed earlier than me in the present day. A mom got here looking for justice for her daughter, sexually exploited in 2008 by the identical accused. Years of sexual exploitation, spiritual abuse, hospital syndicate & administrative apathy. Even after RG Kar, the system refuses to get up!” She mentioned the Nationwide Fee for Ladies (NCW) will proceed to observe the case intently.
“Ladies working in hospitals have to be protected. Correct surveillance, accountability and safety measures are non-negotiable,” Majumdar asserted.