Doctors protesting the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata have refused to end their strike unless they are allowed to live stream their meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The protesting doctors, who have been demanding accountability and justice, have called for the resignation of several officials and improved security measures in hospitals. The Chief Minister had initially visited the protest site but insisted on holding the meeting at her residence, sparking further tension.
Results for: Doctor Rape Case
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has faced criticism for delaying the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, amid protests demanding his removal following a recent doctor rape case. Banerjee cited the need to maintain law and order during the ongoing festive season as her reason for rejecting Goyal’s resignation.
Former Principal of RG Kar Medical College Arrested in Doctor Rape Case and Financial Irregularities
The former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, has been arrested by the CBI for alleged financial misconduct and his potential involvement in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the hospital. The arrest comes after a 15-day investigation and protests by junior doctors demanding justice. Ghosh is also under investigation for organ trafficking allegations.
Sanjoy Roy, the prime accused in the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, underwent a lie detector test on Sunday. The test, conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), comes after Roy previously claimed innocence and stated that the test would prove his innocence. Two more individuals will also undergo the test at the CBI office in Kolkata, while four others, including the hospital’s former principal, underwent the test on Saturday. Roy’s arrest followed the discovery of the doctor’s body in a seminar hall, with CCTV footage and a Bluetooth headphone linking him to the crime.