Surat: Prominent gynaecologist and IVF specialist Dr Praful Doshi, who has been accused of rape by a married woman, continued to be on the run even as police began taking statements of his hospital’s employees.A police team also went to Dr Doshi’s house in Athwalines but he was not found there. Athwa police said that have recorded statements of nearly 22 staff members of his ‘Me and Mummy’ hospital who were present on Tuesday when the alleged crime happened. Footages of all CCTV cameras installed in the hospital are also being checked to collect more evidence.Sources also said that the woman, who has lodged a complaint, had come to Dr Doshi for consultation six times in the recent past.Meanwhile , the top level officials said that they have not been able to trace the exact location of the doctor.On Friday,. members of Indian Medical Association (IMA) Surat chapter will meet police commissioner Satish Sharma. IMA members will urge police to investigate the case properly and avoid hasty decision to arrest the doctor that could tarnish his hard-earned reputation.On Wednesday, the woman, who was taking IVF treatment, had alleged that Dr Doshi raped her between 1.30 pm and 2.00 pm in his consulting room after threatening to kill her.Meanwhile, Dr Doshi’s lawyers are considering approaching the courts for anticipatory bail.

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