In a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns about safety and trust in healthcare, a fake doctor was arrested in Burdwan for allegedly sexually harassing pregnant women through video calls. Posing as a physician from the Ranaghat sub-Divisional Hospital, the accused contacted local ASHA workers to obtain the phone numbers of expectant mothers, leading to a disturbing series of events that has left the community reeling.
The police, under the leadership of the officer-in-charge of Ranaghat police station, apprehended the suspect on Friday night. Investigations revealed that he had been using his false identity to engage in inappropriate video calls with pregnant women, raising alarms about the potential sale of these recordings on the dark web. This incident not only highlights the vulnerability of women in such situations but also underscores the urgent need for stricter regulations and awareness in the healthcare sector. As the investigation unfolds, the community is left grappling with the implications of such deceit and the importance of safeguarding personal information in an increasingly digital world.