A security agency manager at Malda Medical College and Hospital has been arrested following allegations of repeated sexual assault and intimidation by a female security guard.

  • Accused manager Shubhankar Laskar arrested by Malda police.
  • Victim, a female security guard, alleged repeated rape at the agency's office.
  • The accused allegedly threatened the victim to prevent reporting.
  • The incident highlights severe safety concerns in public medical institutions.

In a disturbing development, the Malda Medical College and Hospital has been rocked by allegations of repeated sexual assault. A security guard deployed at the facility has accused the facility manager of a private security agency of repeatedly raping her and issuing life-threatening warnings to ensure her silence.

The accused, identified as Shubhankar Laskar, was arrested following a formal complaint lodged at the English Bazar Police Station on August 16. According to the victim's statement, the assaults took place within the security agency’s office, located in close proximity to the hospital's diarrhoea ward.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this case underscores a critical vulnerability in the management of private security contractors within state-run institutions. The failure to monitor the conduct of outsourced personnel poses a direct threat to the safety of the very workforce meant to protect the premises.

Workplace safety for women in public institutions requires not just policy, but active, ground-level monitoring of third-party contractors.

Prosenjit Bor, the Medical Superintendent-cum-Vice Principal (MSVP) of Malda Medical College, confirmed the arrest, stating that the police are currently investigating the specifics of the complaint. While the hospital administration is aware of the arrest, they have deferred detailed comments to the ongoing police probe.

Historical Background: The legal framework in India, specifically the POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Act, mandates that all organizations—including those employing contract labor—must provide a safe working environment. This incident brings renewed scrutiny to how effectively these mandates are implemented in high-traffic public sectors like healthcare.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is the accused in this case?
The accused is Shubhankar Laskar, a facility manager for the private security agency operating at the hospital.

2. Where did the alleged incidents occur?
The victim alleged the assaults occurred at the security agency's office near the hospital's diarrhoea ward.

Did You Know?: The POSH Act in India requires every organization with 10 or more employees to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).