Man arrested for attempt to rape nurse at civil hospital

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Press Trust of India Rajkot
Last Updated : Jun 01 2015 | 9:28 PM IST
Police today arrested a 24-year -old man for allegedly attempting to rape a 35-year-old nurse at the civil hospital here.
Assistant sub-inspector Rekha Savaliya of Women police station said the alleged incident took place last night.
The accused was identified as Suresh Rathwa, native of Chhota Udepur district, Savaliya said.
Last night, Rahtwa followed the woman into hospital's restroom, and allegedly tried to rape her. Hearing her shouts for help, some other staff members came and caught Rahtwa, said the police officer.
Police have registered a case under Indian Penal Code's section 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty).

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First Published: Jun 01 2015 | 9:28 PM IST

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