The rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata continues to ignite nationwide protests and demands for justice. Junior doctors across West Bengal are maintaining their strike for the 11th consecutive day, severely affecting healthcare services. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the case following an order from the Calcutta High Court, with the Supreme Court set to hear the matter on August 20.New details have emerged from the autopsy report, revealing over 14 injuries on the victim’s body, including signs of manual strangulation and smothering. The victim’s parents have raised concerns about the handling of the case, alleging potential involvement of multiple perpetrators and criticizing the initial portrayal of the incident as a suicide. They have also provided a page from their daughter’s diary to the CBI, though the contents remain undisclosed.Protests have spread beyond West Bengal, with doctors in Delhi setting up makeshift clinics outside the Health Ministry to demand better security measures for healthcare workers. The Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) at AIIMS and other Delhi hospitals have announced the continuation of their strike, citing unaddressed demands.The case has taken on political dimensions, with opposition parties criticizing the West Bengal government’s handling of the incident. The victim’s parents have expressed disappointment with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claiming a lack of support from the administration. Meanwhile, West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has called an emergency meeting with various sectors of Bengal society to discuss the case.As the investigation continues, the medical community and the public await the Supreme Court hearing on August 20, hoping for swift justice and meaningful changes to ensure the safety of healthcare workers across India.
Key points
- The CBI has taken over the investigation of the Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder case, with the Supreme Court set to hear it on August 20.
- Autopsy report reveals over 14 injuries on the victim’s body, including signs of strangulation.
- Nationwide protests continue, with doctors in Delhi setting up makeshift clinics outside the Health Ministry.
- The victim’s parents have raised concerns about multiple perpetrators and criticized the handling of the case.
Contradictions👾While some sources report the incident occurred on August 9, others mention August 14.
This discrepancy in dates needs clarification.
