Indian-Origin Heart Surgeon Guilty Of Sexual Offences Gets 6 Year Jail In UK
An Indian-origin heart surgeon convicted of abusing his position to sexually assault female members of staff at a National Health Service (NHS) hospital in northern England has been jailed for six years.
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A sentencing hearing took place at Preston Crown Court on Monday for the convicted surgeon (Representational)
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An Indian-origin cardiovascular surgeon has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting female colleagues at an NHS hospital in northern England.
Dr Amal Krishna Bose, 55, was convicted on 12 counts of sexual assault involving five female staff members at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in Lancashire. The offenses, which occurred between 2017 and 2022, included inappropriate touching and making sexualized comments.
Lancashire Constabulary confirmed the sentencing at Preston Crown Court followed a jury verdict in June that found Bose guilty of all charges. Throughout the trial, Bose denied wrongdoing, dismissing his behavior as mere "flirting" and "workplace banter".
"Mr Bose abused his position of power to sexually assault female staff members, undermining their right to feel safe and secure at work," said Detective Chief Inspector Kirsty Wyatt of Lancashire police. "I commend the victims for their courage in coming forward. While he may have viewed his actions as flirting, they have clearly had profound and lasting effects on his victims, causing some to abandon careers they loved."
During the trial proceedings, Bose was characterized as creating a toxic and sexualized culture within the hospital environment.
Sacha Coyne, Senior Crown Prosecutor for the CPS North West's Rape and Serious Sexual Offence Unit, stated: "Amal Bose exploited his trusted position by fostering a toxic environment, making sexual comments, and sexually assaulting five women colleagues. He failed to recognize the serious impact of his actions, describing his behavior as 'workplace banter' during the trial. I thank the women for supporting the prosecution and hope they can find some closure now that justice has been served."
At the sentencing hearing, victim impact statements revealed the significant trauma caused by Bose's actions. One victim described experiencing panic attacks and anxiety, while another spoke of isolation, vulnerability, and resorting to self-harm as a coping mechanism.
The court also heard that several victims had taken sick leave or resigned from their positions to avoid further contact with the surgeon. Many expressed feeling unsafe at work and developing distrust toward male colleagues following their experiences.
Maggie Oldham, Chief Executive at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, said: "Our thoughts remain with all those affected by Mr Bose's actions. We thank our staff for their bravery throughout the police investigation and trial. We have been deeply shocked by the victims' experiences and will continue supporting all colleagues as we move forward together."
Before these allegations came to light, Bose held the position of head of cardiovascular surgery at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. He was suspended by the NHS Trust that manages the hospital after they reported the allegations to police in March 2023. Formal charges were subsequently filed in May of that year.