Doctor Booked for Misconduct with Female Patient in Thane

A case has been registered against Dr. Abdul Kuddus in Thane for allegedly touching a 22-year-old female patient inappropriately. The incident occurred at his clinic on August 20. The doctor has been charged under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 74 and 76 for his actions.

A doctor in Thane has been booked for allegedly inappropriately touching a 22-year-old female patient, according to police reports released on Thursday.

Dr. Abdul Kuddus, from the Shil-Phata area, is accused of misbehaving with the patient under the pretext of a medical examination at his clinic on August 20, an official stated.

The charges filed against him fall under sections 74 (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 76 (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, added an official from Shil-Daighar police station.

(With inputs from agencies.)