Mumbai: Security guard who 'molested' COVID patient tests positive

Kurar police officers with the accused, Suraj Kochewad

The security guard, who was arrested last week for allegedly attempting to rape a 35-year-old patient at a private COVID hospital in Pathanwadi, Malad East, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

The Kurar police, who had arrested 21-year-old Suraj Kochewad on Thursday after the patient pressed the Emergency bell button alerting the hospital staff, got him tested as per the protocol. His report came back positive for novel Coronavirus on Saturday.

"The accused is in police custody, and will now be shifted to isolation. We have advised the police officers and hospital employees who came in contact with Kochewad to undergo COVID-19 test," said Babasaheb Salunkhe, senior inspector, Kurar police station.

The accused has been booked under Sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 452 (house trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint) of the Indian Penal Code.

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