Mahatma Phule police have detained four women after a 20-year-old Muslim woman was allegedly assaulted at a clinic for children with special needs in Sarvoday Mall on Saturday evening.
The woman, identified as Ayesha, works at the clinic on the mall’s third floor. Her duties include helping children with special needs practise speaking.
According to the complaint, Ayesha was carrying out her regular work when a woman employed at the clinic allegedly became angry over a workplace issue and slapped her.
The clinic’s head doctor then allegedly joined the assault, accusing Ayesha of repeatedly making mistakes. Two other women present at the clinic also allegedly beat her. Her mobile phone was reportedly taken during the incident.
Ayesha managed to leave the clinic and went home, where she told her mother about the alleged assault. Her family later approached Mahatma Phule police station and lodged a complaint.
Four women detained
Police detained four women identified as Sarika, Manisha, Meena and Manika following the complaint. They were taken to the police station for further action.
At the time of reporting, police were recording Ayesha’s statement and investigating the circumstances of the incident.
