Nurse suspended after alleged molestation of male patient at Raffles Hospital

A nurse was at a male patient's toilet at a hospital ward when he allegedly grabbed the latter's private parts with his hand.

The incident is said to have happened at around 7.30pm on June 18 at Raffles Hospital in North Bridge Road.

Elipe Siva Nagu, 34, an Indian national, now faces a molestation charge. Details about the patient have been redacted from the court documents.

In a statement on June 30, a Raffles Hospital spokesperson told The Straits Times that Elipe has since been suspended from his nursing duties to cooperate with ongoing police investigations.

His case will be mentioned again in court on July 7.

If convicted of molestation, an offender can be jailed for up to three years, fined, caned or receive any combination of such punishments.

The spokesperson added: "We are aware of the police report concerning an allegation made by the relative of a patient against Mr Elipe.

"At Raffles Hospital, we take such matters with utmost seriousness and are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all the patients we serve and care for.

"As the investigation is ongoing, we are unable to provide further details or comment on the specifics of the case at this time."

The spokesperson also said that the hospital will continue to monitor the situation closely and take appropriate actions as the investigation progresses.