LUCKNOW, Dec. 28 -- Even as a five-member fact-finding committee constituted by King George's Medical University (KGMU) began its probe on Saturday, multiple police teams continued raids to trace the absconding senior resident doctor accused of pressuring a woman colleague to convert her religion for marriage, officials said.

The committee is expected to submit its report to vice-chancellor Dr Soniya Nityanand within a week. Meanwhile, State Women's Commission chairperson Babita Chauhan met the VC on Saturday, sought a status report and stressed the need for a fact-based inquiry and strict action.

Police said the victim's medical examination has been conducted and her statement recorded. However, her statement before a magistrate is yet...