In a shocking turn of events in Kanpur, renowned ophthalmologist Dr. KN Katiyar was arrested by the Swaroop Nagar police on charges of harassing a junior female doctor from GSVM Medical College. This scandal erupted when the victim, a third-year MS student in ophthalmology, reported persistent harassment during her residency at Ursula Hospital, which began in October 2023. Disturbingly, Katiyar reportedly continued his unwelcome pursuit even after her posting, bombarding her with threatening phone calls and WhatsApp messages.
The harassment escalated alarmingly, with the victim alleging that Katiyar threatened her with acid attack outside her room while intoxicated on multiple occasions. Following her complaints, the college administration was alerted, and a formal FIR was lodged, leading to the accused’s arrest. Despite earlier reassurances from Katiyar to cease his inappropriate behavior under the principal’s intervention, the female doctor has endured a year filled with mental stress due to this traumatic experience. Legal proceedings are underway as the investigation continues into Katiyar’s alleged stalking and threats against her. Details regarding this troubling case can be found in the reporting by timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
