The Delhi government has dismissed allegations of sexual assault in the case of a 23-year-old woman who died after being treated at two government hospitals in the capital. The health department clarified on Thursday that no evidence of physical or sexual assault was found during medical examination.
The woman, reportedly homeless, was discovered unconscious in Sonia Vihar on June 21 and admitted to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital (JPCH) by the Delhi Police. She was later moved to the hospital&rsquo;s High Dependency Unit (HDU) on June 22.
According to the health department&rsquo;s statement, the patient went missing from the HDU ward on June 23 and was later found unconscious on hospital premises. After receiving further treatment, she was referred to Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital with a suspected case of poisoning. She died during treatment on the night of June 24.
The controversy erupted after rumours circulated that the woman had been sexually assaulted by another patient. However, the Delhi Health Department and JPCH categorically denied these claims, citing a medical examination that found no signs of assault.
A committee of senior doctors was formed at JPCH to investigate the incident. CCTV footage from the hospital was reviewed and submitted to the Delhi Police, along with details of on-duty staff. The health department stated that the CCTV cameras outside the HDU ward were fully functional.
The body of the deceased remains at the GTB Hospital mortuary, with police trying to trace her relatives. A post-mortem examination will be conducted following standard legal procedures.
Authorities reiterated that the hospital had provided proper care and maintained standard protocols throughout the patient's stay.
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Delhi Govt Denies Sexual Assault Allegation in Hospital

Delhi Health Dept says no evidence of assault in GTB Hospital case; post-mortem report awaited.

Delhi Govt Denies Sexual Assault Allegation in Hospital

Delhi Health Dept says no evidence of assault in GTB Hospital case; post-mortem report awaited.

June 27, 2025 | 01:22 IST