Blindspots in hosp hunting grounds for predators

HYDERABAD: The rape of a woman at out-patient block of OGH drew sharp reactions from junior medical doctors who alleged massive sections of the state-run well being facility don't seem to be monitored. This, in spite of repeated demands for the previous three years after a doctor dedicated suicide on the identical spot - at the first floor of the OP block. Worse, some complained that the health facility campus is extremely at risk of crime, even with the presence of security body of workers, as those guards are seldom discovered at their designated spots.


"After the suicide, there were massive protests demanding better vigilance at the facility. Yet, the hospital authorities have done little to upgrade security coverage," Dr S Anand, guide, Telangana Junior Doctors' Association and a resident at OGH, said. While CCTV cameras installed on the health facility helped police nab the offenders, medical doctors claimed the prevailing cameras weren't sufficient to hide all of the facility.


"CCTV cameras only cover entrance/exit points, while all other areas are uncovered. Also, there are hardly any security guards in other areas of the campus," Dr Anand added.


While the OGH management expressed shock over the rape and stressed there are a minimum of 200 employees on accountability within the OP block all through night time hours, they admitted that the portion of the ground, where the crime came about, was once moderately secluded.


While the accused ward boy, B Nagaraju, has been running on the health facility for the remaining 15 years - as in keeping with OGH data - the house guard (additionally the co-accused within the case) has been associated with the ability for the remaining couple of months.
Blindspots in hosp hunting grounds for predators Blindspots in hosp hunting grounds for predators Reviewed by Kailash on May 06, 2018 Rating: 5
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