The parents of a Kolkata doctor, who was tragically raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, received three phone calls from a hospital employee on the night of the incident. The calls, while initially claiming the student was unwell, progressively suggested her death and hinted at suicide. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is actively investigating the case, conducting polygraph tests and examining the police morgue.
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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has suspended the vice president of its Kolkata branch, Dr. Ghosh, for his handling of the rape and murder case of a postgraduate resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The decision was made after the IMA disciplinary committee considered the case and subsequent developments, including complaints from the victim’s parents and calls for action from other doctors’ associations.
President Droupadi Murmu expressed her horror and dismay over the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, calling for a societal reckoning on crimes against women. She criticized the tendency to forget countless such incidents, urging for a comprehensive approach to combat this pervasive issue.
Protests in Kolkata demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the alleged rape and murder of a doctor turned violent, with clashes between police and protesters leading to injuries and arrests. The incident sparked controversy as TMC MP Mahua Moitra condemned the alleged police brutality while the BJP called for a general strike.
The CBI is investigating allegations of corruption at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, following the rape and murder of a PG student. The investigation includes polygraph tests of the former principal and searches of his properties. The accused, Sanjoy Roy, who was a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, allegedly used a bike registered under the name of the Commissioner of Police to visit red-light areas on the day of the crime.
A massive rally, ‘Nabanna Abhijaan’, organized by the Chhatra Samaj, took to the streets of Kolkata demanding justice for the brutal rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The rally, which aimed to march towards the state secretariat, Nabanna, was met with a heavy police response, including tear gas, water cannons, and lathi charges. The protesters, who have demanded capital punishment for the culprit and the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claim to be an apolitical platform despite allegations of ties to the BJP and RSS.
Protests in Kolkata over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College turned violent as police used water cannons, tear gas, and lathi charges to disperse demonstrators who breached security barricades. The ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ march, aimed at the West Bengal state secretariat, witnessed clashes between protestors and law enforcement. BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and demanded a CBI investigation.
A planned student protest march in Kolkata, dubbed ‘Nabanna Abhijan,’ has sparked controversy with authorities deeming it illegal and deploying heavy security to prevent unrest. The march, organized by a newly formed student group, aims to demand justice for a recent murder and call for the resignation of the Chief Minister. The event has also become a political battleground, with the ruling party accusing the opposition of attempting to incite violence.
Kolkata Police addressed allegations of evidence tampering in the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The CBI conducted a second round of polygraph tests on former principal Sandip Ghosh and others. Meanwhile, Durga Puja committees in West Bengal are rejecting government assistance due to concerns over women’s safety.
Sanjay Roy, the primary suspect in the brutal murder and rape of a 31-year-old doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, confessed to the crime during a polygraph test. He also admitted to molesting another woman earlier that night, confirming details captured on surveillance footage. The CBI is also investigating financial irregularities within the hospital, questioning former officials.