New Delhi [India], June 24 (HBTV): A female patient was allegedly sexually assaulted by another patient inside Jag Pravesh Chandra (JPC) Hospital in Delhi, police said on Monday.

According to officials, information regarding the incident was received at the New Usmanpur Police Station. Upon reaching the location, the police found that a female patient admitted to the hospital had been sexually assaulted by another patient, identified as Mohd. Faiz, a 23-year-old resident of Kachchi Khajuri.

A case under relevant sections has been registered at New Usmanpur Police Station, and the accused has been arrested. Further investigation is underway, police officials confirmed.

More details are awaited.

Earlier this month, a minor girl died due to injuries on her face after she was allegedly sexually assaulted in Delhi. According to police, the incident was reported on June 7 at 8:41 pm to Dayalpur Police Station.

The girl was brought to JPC Hospital by her father in an unconscious state, where she was declared dead on arrival. Medical staff observed visible injuries on her face and suspected sexual assault, officials said.

Crime and forensic science teams are examining the scene. A case has been registered under Sections 103(1), 66, and 13(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Teams have been deployed to gather evidence and trace the accused.

(ANI)