Nursing student assaulted at Dimapur hospital
A female nursing student, who was undergoing training at District Hospital Dimapur, was reportedly assaulted on Monday at the hospital’s Dental OPD
- DIMAPUR — A
female nursing student, who was undergoing training at District Hospital
Dimapur, was reportedly assaulted on Monday at the hospital’s Dental OPD.
- According to an official source, the incident happened
between 8 am and 8.30 am. A case has been registered at Women Police station
and one suspect has been detained for questioning, as per the source.
- After the initial shock, the victim was said to be in stable
condition.
- Meanwhile, the Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur issued a
press release condemning the incident.
- “This heinous act of violence against a dedicated healthcare
professional is utterly unacceptable and deserves the strongest condemnation.
- “Healthcare workers, including nurses, play a crucial role
in our society, providing care and support to those in need. They deserve our
utmost respect and protection, not violence and abuse. The assault on this
young nursing student is not only an attack on an individual but also an attack
on the entire healthcare community,” it stated.
- The union urged the authorities concerned to take swift and
decisive action to bring the perpetrators to justice.
- “It is imperative that such incidents are met with zero
tolerance and that measures are put in place to ensure the safety and security
of all healthcare workers.
- “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and her family
during this difficult time. We stand in solidarity with the healthcare
community and reaffirm our commitment to supporting and protecting those who
dedicate their lives to caring for others,” it asserted.