Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
The Ashoknagar police have arrested a staff nurse of a private hospital who posing as doctor wearing apron stole gold valuables from the in-patients of St. Philomenas hospital on January 11.
Based on a complaint from the patient’s relatives,the Ashoknagar police analyzed CCTV footage and track down the accused identified as Lakshmi .
Upon questioning Lakshmi confessed that she had met a man at the work place and became close to him.
Using the opportunity,his male friend recorded the private videos and started blackmailing her demanding money.
Unable to bear harassment and demand she started stealing valuables to pay ransom .
The police are now on the lookout for her male friend to check the Veracity of her statement .
The police have also asked the St Philomenas hospital administration to step up security measures to ensure safety of the patients and the attendants in the hospital.
