Ishrat Bhat Condemns Alleged Sexual Assault at Kupwara Hospital, Demands Justice

Kupwara: Ishrat Bhat has strongly condemned the alleged sexual assault of a girl inside a washroom at a hospital in Kupwara, describing the incident as deeply disturbing and raising serious concerns over the safety of women and girls in public institutions.
In a statement, Bhat said that hospitals are meant to be places of care, treatment and protection, and that such alleged incidents raise serious questions about security arrangements and the accountability of the authorities.
She demanded a thorough, impartial and time-bound investigation into the matter, stressing that the accused must be dealt with strictly under the law.
Bhat also urged the authorities to ensure proper support, dignity and justice for the victim, while calling for stronger security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
“Women’s safety cannot remain confined to speeches and slogans. It must be ensured through concrete action, accountability and effective security measures,” she said.
She stressed that justice for the victim must remain the top priority.