Kolkata, Oct 30 (NationPress) - In a disturbing turn of events, a female doctor intern was reportedly molested by a patient under the influence of alcohol at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital, according to police reports released on Thursday.

The incident took place on Monday night when an individual, admitted to the emergency unit for treatment, allegedly molested the intern.

Witnesses claim that a police officer stationed outside failed to respond despite being alerted by the uproar. It was only after the intern approached him that he took action.

Following this shocking event, medical practitioners and students at the hospital expressed their outrage to the authorities, questioning how such an incident could transpire in the presence of law enforcement.

On Wednesday, medical students conducted a demonstration outside the principal's office, demanding enhanced security measures for healthcare professionals.

One protester conveyed to reporters, "Our intern was subjected to harassment and assault due to police inaction and lack of security. Healthcare workers are risking their lives daily. We are demanding justice and proper safety measures from the administration."

In recent weeks, there have been multiple reports of physical assaults and molestation targeting female healthcare staff in various state-run hospitals across the region.

Although authorities have arrested perpetrators in most cases, no arrests have been made in this particular incident.

"We have received a formal complaint regarding the occurrence and are actively investigating it," stated a senior Kolkata Police officer.

The safety of medical facilities in the city has come under scrutiny since the tragic case of a female doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last year.

Recently, another female doctor faced physical assault and threats of rape in a Howrah hospital, leading to the arrest of several individuals, including a traffic home guard.

In a separate incident, a minor girl was reportedly assaulted at SSKM Hospital, resulting in an outsider's arrest.

In response to these alarming events, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee convened a meeting involving principals and superintendents of government hospitals.

The Commissioner of Kolkata Police, district magistrates, and superintendents from various districts were also present.

During the meeting, Banerjee raised pressing concerns regarding security in medical institutions throughout the state.

She urged hospital management and law enforcement to ensure that such incidents do not recur.