BMIMS doctors booked for alleged sexual misconduct during exams in Bihar

• 4 BMIMS doctors are accused of demanding sexual favors from para-medical students in exchange for grades during exams
• The incident was brought to light when paramedical staff staged a protest, prompting the DM to order an investigation
• An FIR has been registered against the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code

In a disturbing incident, four medical practitioners and another individual associated with Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences (BMIMS) in Bihar's Nalanda district have been booked for allegedly seeking sexual favors from para-medical students in exchange for favorable grades during practical exams held on Wednesday.

The accused, identified as Dr Bijendra Prasad, Dr Nirmal Kumar, Dr Ritesh, Dr Ajay, and one other, are facing charges based on a first information report (FIR) filed by four complainants. The matter came to light when paramedical staff protested before the Nalanda district magistrate, demanding action against the accused doctors.

The district magistrate promptly instructed BMIMS principal Dr Ashok Kumar Singh to form a sexual harassment committee to investigate the serious allegations.

The matter came to light when paramedical staff staged a protest before Nalanda DM Sashank Kumar, who on Thursday arrived at the BMIMS premises to attend a function. The protestors demanded action against the accused doctors.The DM immediately ordered BMIMS principal Dr Ashok Kumar Singh to constitute a sexual harassment committee to probe the allegation.