Assam: Third-year MBBS student from Bihar arrested for attempted molestation in Lakhimpur

North Lakhimpur: A third-year MBBS student of Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital (LMCH) has been arrested on charges of attempted molestation and sexual assault.

The student has been identified as Susheel Kumar from Bihar and is accused of attempting to sexually assault a fellow female student and batchmate inside a toilet in the medical college today.

According to a relative of the victim, Susheel Kumar stalked the girl during her rest period during an examination and followed her to the women’s toilet.

He allegedly forced his way into the toilet and tried to sexually assault her by locking the door from inside.

However, the girl managed to escape and informed her family. Based on the complaint from the victim’s family, police from Lilabari Police Outpost arrested and detained Susheel Kumar.

The incident has shaken the entire student community of LMCH, particularly female students, who are feeling insecure on campus.

Meanwhile, the Principal of LMCH was unavailable for comment when contacted.

Concerned citizens are fearing a repeat of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case in Kolkata in 2024 and are urging authorities to investigate the incident thoroughly and take stringent action against the perpetrator.