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Junior doctors in Kolkata are demanding justice and improved security after a postgraduate trainee was allegedly raped and murdered at the RG Kar Hospital. They have threatened to resume a complete ‘cease work’ in medical colleges unless their safety concerns are addressed. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case on Monday, and the doctors are hoping for a verdict that will bring justice for the victim and ensure their safety in the future.
As Durga Puja approaches, Kolkata is preparing for the influx of people with a comprehensive traffic management plan. The West Bengal government has announced the deployment of 1,000 additional traffic officers and special arrangements to manage congestion during the festive days. Measures include designated entry and exit points at metro stations, crowd dispersal strategies at key locations, and special attention to parking and congestion around pandals.
The West Bengal government has announced the discontinuation of Kolkata’s iconic tram service, citing traffic congestion as the primary reason. This decision has sparked widespread disappointment among residents who view the 150-year-old tram system as a cherished part of the city’s heritage and a vital, affordable mode of transport.
The CBI has denied bail to Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, in the rape and murder case of a postgraduate trainee doctor. The agency alleges that Ghosh, along with former Tala police station officer Abhijit Mondal, tampered with evidence and delayed the filing of an FIR. The magistrate highlighted the severity of the allegations, noting that if found guilty, Ghosh could face the death penalty.
After a 42-day strike protesting the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, junior doctors have announced they will resume their duties today. The strike, which began in June, had paralyzed medical services at the hospital and sparked widespread outrage.
The father of a deceased trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College has blamed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for his daughter’s death, claiming that she would still be alive if action had been taken against the former principal in 2021. The victim’s father expressed frustration with the lack of accountability and called for justice for his daughter and other protesting doctors. This statement comes amidst ongoing protests by junior doctors following the rape and murder of a second-year postgraduate trainee doctor at the college.
The CBI has arrested the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh, and a police officer for allegedly hindering the investigation into the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor. Ghosh is accused of delaying the filing of an FIR and providing misleading information during a polygraph test.
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.
The alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has sparked outrage and protests across the nation. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered to resign amid protests, while the Governor declared a social boycott. Meanwhile, the CBI is investigating the case and the Enforcement Directorate is probing alleged financial irregularities at the hospital.