The Supreme Court of India is set to hear the case of a trainee doctor who was found raped and murdered in Kolkata. The case has sparked widespread protests and allegations of negligence and corruption against the West Bengal government. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids related to alleged financial irregularities at the hospital where the doctor worked.
The Supreme Court will hear the case of the brutal murder and alleged rape of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, 2024. The court has previously criticized the Kolkata Police for delays in the investigation and ordered a National Task Force to develop safety protocols for healthcare professionals.
The alleged rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has sparked outrage and controversy, with accusations of police cover-up, political maneuvering, and financial irregularities at the institute. The case has taken a dramatic turn with the emergence of viral videos, conflicting statements, and raids by the Enforcement Directorate.
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Following a tragic incident in Kolkata where a doctor was raped and murdered, the Indian Health Ministry has mandated heightened security measures for doctors and healthcare workers across the country. The Supreme Court ordered these measures after the crime sparked widespread outrage among medical professionals. The ministry has outlined specific security protocols, including security audits, CCTV surveillance, and designated security personnel, to be implemented in hospitals. Additionally, the ministry is emphasizing the need for training and support services for medical staff to deal with stressful and emotionally challenging situations.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her condolences on the passing of Poonam Jha Azad, wife of Trinamool MP and former cricketer Kirti Azad. However, her message sparked criticism from social media users, who pointed to the recent murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata and questioned the government’s response to violence against women.
Amit Malviya, BJP leader, alleged the crime scene of the Kolkata doctor’s murder was contaminated due to a large crowd. However, Kolkata Police clarified that the area was cordoned off, and the crowd was outside the designated crime scene. Meanwhile, the National Task Force will convene its first meeting on August 27 to discuss safety measures for medical professionals.
Sanjay Roy, the civic volunteer arrested in the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case, has failed a lie detector test, according to sources. He reportedly claimed the victim was already dead when he found her and that he ran away in fear. The CBI is continuing its investigation, while junior doctors at the victim’s medical college continue their protest demanding justice.
Sanjay Roy, a 33-year-old civic volunteer with access to Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, is under scrutiny after CCTV footage revealed his presence near the victim before her murder. The Supreme Court has formed a National Task Force to address the safety concerns of medical professionals following the incident.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the Kolkata High Court for permission to conduct polygraph tests on the former principal and four doctors of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. This comes after the agency found discrepancies in their statements during the investigation into the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the hospital. Meanwhile, doctors at AIIMS, Delhi have called off their 11-day strike following a Supreme Court appeal.
