KOLKATA: A woman from Barasat who had come to consult a doctor at the Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, has alleged that she was robbed of Rs 2,000 and a gold ornament after being knocked unconscious near the principal’s office on Saturday.Victim Asima Kabasi alleged the accused had won her trust and then used chloroform to knock her unconscious at a spot near the morgue — a secluded area on the otherwise busy campus. The incident was reported around 10.30am.The Bowbazar police have registered a case. “It was a case of kepmari and we are investigating it. There is not much to share about the investigation so far,” said an official. Detective department sources, however, said that an old hand was most likely to have been involved. “It is clear that the accused knew the area quite well. He offered to help the woman and led her to a secluded corner, where there are no OPDs, before striking,” said a police source.The hospital authorities, though, acknowledged that they have studied the CCTV footage along with cops. “It is clear that the accused had tried to hide his face from the CCTV cameras,” said an administrator at the hospital.Medical superintendent Indrajit Biswas promised to raise awareness among patients regarding such attacks.“We plan to start announcements asking patients and their kin not to trust strangers. If they need help, they can approach our staff or cops at the gates,” said Biswas.Police said they have activated their sources trying to ascertain if any snatcher or kepmar was using chloroform in the city.

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