Junior doctors in West Bengal are facing opposition from the state government as they prepare for a convention to discuss their movement for justice for a fellow doctor who was raped and murdered. The government has revoked permission for the convention and is allegedly placing obstacles in their path, leading the doctors to vow to continue their agitation.
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.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called a meeting with junior doctors at her residence to address concerns following the horrific rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The meeting comes in the wake of widespread protests and demands for justice.
The case surrounding the rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata continues to be a focal point, with delays in bail hearings, political accusations, and calls for action. The accused, Sanjoy Roy, was remanded to judicial custody, while the Supreme Court is set to review the case. Meanwhile, political figures have criticized the West Bengal government, urging for stronger action on women’s safety.
Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta faced hostility and verbal abuse from a group of protesters in Kolkata while expressing support for the justice movement for a doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. The incident highlights the volatile nature of the protests and the challenges faced by individuals seeking to participate in peaceful demonstrations.
The family of a murdered doctor in Kolkata has accused a senior police officer of attempting to cover-up the case and offering bribes to silence them. The accusations come amid ongoing outrage over the doctor’s death and the alleged negligence of the police in the initial investigation.
The Supreme Court has dismissed the West Bengal government’s appeal against the bail granted to Sayan Lahiri, an organizer of the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ rally protesting the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. The court ruled that a prima facie case for bail was made out, dealing a blow to the Mamata Banerjee government.
Doctors in Kolkata are protesting after a post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, demanding the ouster of top officials and a thorough investigation into the rape-murder. They also called for increased workplace security measures.
Silchar Medical College and Hospital in Assam issued an advisory asking female doctors and staff to avoid isolated areas at night, sparking widespread criticism. The advisory, issued in the wake of a rape-murder incident in Kolkata, was quickly withdrawn after protests from students and social media users who condemned it as misogynistic and demanded increased security measures instead of restrictions on women.
The rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor in Kolkata has sparked political tensions in West Bengal, with BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of delaying a CBI inquiry. The Trinamool Congress, however, defends Banerjee’s actions, emphasizing the swift arrest of the accused and the commitment to a fast-track trial.
