RG Kar Hospital Rape-Murder Case: Bail Hearing Delays, Political Tensions, and Calls for Action

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.

Shreya Ghoshal Postpones Kolkata Concert in Solidarity with Rape Victim

Singer Shreya Ghoshal has postponed her Kolkata concert scheduled for September 14th in response to the recent brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital. Ghoshal expressed her shock and distress over the incident, stating that she felt compelled to take a stand and show solidarity with the victims of violence against women. The concert will be rescheduled to October, with existing tickets remaining valid.

IMA Questions Kolkata Police’s Explanation on Crowded Crime Scene at RG Kar Hospital

The West Bengal unit of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has raised concerns about the Kolkata Police’s explanation regarding the presence of numerous individuals at the crime scene where a trainee doctor was found murdered at RG Kar Hospital. The IMA particularly questioned the presence of Dr. Avik De, identified by the police as a fingerprint expert, despite being a first-year surgery postgraduate trainee. The IMA also alleged irregularities in Dr. De’s admission to the PG program and questioned his claimed expertise in fingerprint analysis.

BJP Demands Justice for Doctor’s Murder, Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Diverting Attention

The BJP in West Bengal has criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s handling of the aftermath of the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital. They accuse her of trying to divert attention from the issue by proposing a special session to pass an anti-rape bill. The BJP leaders also urged the Governor to take action to address the turmoil in the state.

Mother-in-Law of Kolkata Doctor Rape Accused Casts Doubt on His Solitary Involvement

The mother-in-law of Sanjoy Roy, the arrested civic volunteer accused of raping and murdering a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital, has expressed doubts about her son-in-law’s capacity to commit the crime alone. She alleges a strained relationship with Roy, citing a past incident where he allegedly caused her daughter’s miscarriage. The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case on the incident on Tuesday, while Roy is scheduled to undergo a polygraph test.

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