A 20-year-old nursing student was allegedly sexually assaulted in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. She was found unconscious and seriously injured near Champak Ground. Locals rushed him to the district hospital for treatment. According to hospital sources, the victim suffered multiple injuries, raising the suspicion of brutal sexual assault or rape.

The incident has caused outrage among the nursing staff in Ratnagiri. Nurses and hospital staff protested outside the hospital demanding the death penalty for those responsible for the crime. The protest escalated when hospital staff along with other supporters took to the streets, blocking traffic in several parts of Ratnagiri.

The protesters carried banners and chanted slogans demanding immediate action against the culprits. The situation has caused significant disruption in the city, with officials urging calm and assuring that investigations are being prioritized. Police have registered a case and are trying to identify and arrest the culprits.

As investigations come to light, the incident has become the focus of discussion on the safety of women in the region, with many demanding stronger protective measures and harsher penalties for perpetrators of such crimes…. The incident comes amid nationwide protests demanding justice for the 31-year-old trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered on August 9 at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Healthcare professionals are also demanding stronger safety laws, citing concerns over their safety during late shifts.