West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has denied offering money to the family of the Kolkata rape-murder victim, amidst ongoing protests and a Supreme Court order directing the CBI to submit a fresh status report. The Supreme Court also reminded the state that no action should be taken against doctors returning to work by Tuesday evening.
The Supreme Court, hearing the case of the Kolkata trainee doctor’s rape and murder, has urged protesting doctors across India to resume their duties, assuring them of no adverse action. The court stressed the importance of public health and the right to equality for women, urging a swift resolution to the issue.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a status report on the ongoing investigation into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The case has sparked nationwide protests and prompted the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognizance, forming a National Task Force to recommend guidelines for ensuring the safety of medical professionals. The court has also directed the deployment of CISF security at the hospital where the incident occurred.
The Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi has urged resident doctors to end their ongoing strike and resume their duties immediately. This comes amidst the backdrop of the horrific rape-murder case in Kolkata, emphasizing the need for uninterrupted patient care services.
