2019-06-20
Four people have been attacked with sharp objects within one-and-a-half months in the capital. Of the four victims, three are receiving treatment at Sukrarah Tropical and infectious disease hospital. The women have puncture marks above the right knee. These marks are left by a sharp needle like object. It could be from a metallic syringe or a needle or a pointed nail, said Anup Bastola, consultant tropical medicine physician at STIDH, who is involved in the treatment of the victims.
It is reported that women have been attacked by a biker with a needle-like object. Three women have filed complaints with the police after being pricked by a needle-like object. We are investigating the case. A team has been formed to probe into the incident after three women from Dallu and Paknajol registered complaints," said Spokesperson for the Metropolitan Crime Range DSP Hobindra Bogati. If someone is pierced deep by a metallic syringe, it can increase the risk of transmitting HIV, Hepatitis B and C. To prevent people from possible transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B they are given post-exposure prophylaxis. These antiretroviral drugs help to prevent HIV if someone is exposed to the infection. There is 0.03 per cent risk to contract HIV if someone is pierced by a metallic syringe. But to ensure whether the women contracted HIV or not, it takes three to six months time. said the doctor.
Violent / Non-violent | Violent |
Onesided / Twosided | Onesided |
Collective / Interpersonal | Interpersonal |
Primary Form | Assault (small group) |
Weapons | Sharp weapon |
Primary Cause | Other types of GBV |
Actor 1 - Number of people | 1 |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Citizen/Individuals |
Actor 1 - Youth | unknown |
Actor 2 - Number of people | 4 |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Citizen/Individuals |
Actor 2 - Youth | unknown |
Total Injured | 4 |
Female Injured | 4 |
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