BREAKING: A medical intern in Uttar Pradesh, India, has been arrested for allegedly **sexually assaulting a nursing student** under false marriage promises, sparking outrage and concern over women’s safety in the country. The incident, which reportedly occurred at a state-run medical facility, has drawn the attention of local authorities who are now investigating the intern’s credentials.
The **Deputy Commissioner of Police, Vishwajeet Srivastava**, confirmed that the intern was taken into custody earlier this week. Investigators are currently validating his professional background and residential details as part of their ongoing inquiry. The nursing student has provided a formal statement, which will be recorded before a magistrate.
According to police reports, the nursing student claims she engaged in intimate relations with the intern, who promised her marriage. However, when she sought to formalize their engagement, he allegedly **refused** and resorted to **blackmail**, threatening to release her personal photographs on social media. This shocking case marks the second such incident at the same medical institution in just two weeks, revealing a disturbing trend.
Adding to the alarm, in West Bengal, another female physician has lodged a complaint against a colleague, alleging coercion to change her faith in a case described as a “love-jihad” plot. These incidents highlight the serious issues women face in India, a country that ranked among the most perilous places for women in 2022, with over **30,000 reported sexual assaults**, according to **Statista**.
The **National Crime Records Bureau** released data indicating a **20% increase** in sexual violence nationwide compared to 2021. This alarming rise follows the tragic case of a **31-year-old medical intern** who was raped and murdered in August 2024 at **RG Kar Medical College and Hospital** in Kolkata. Her case drew significant media attention, and the convicted perpetrator, **Sanjay Roy**, received a life sentence in January 2025, despite maintaining his innocence.
India’s legal system has faced criticism for its handling of sexual assault cases. While the country enforces the **death penalty**, it is rarely applied, typically reserved for the “rarest of crimes.” The last executions occurred in 2020 for the brutal gang rape and murder of a young woman in New Delhi.
As investigations continue into the intern’s case, authorities urge any additional victims to come forward. The nursing student’s courageous action highlights the critical need for systemic change in addressing and preventing violence against women in India.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
