Shocking Details About Horrific Kolkata Doctor Rape And Murder Case Come To Light. Can Women Ever Be Safe?
A female junior doctor of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata was brutally raped and murder. Read for more details!
Hospital services across West Bengal have been severely disrupted as junior doctors, interns, and postgraduate trainees continue their strike for the fourth consecutive day, demanding justice for the horrific Kolkata rape and murder of a female junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The medical community has escalated their protest, halting even emergency duties to emphasize their call for an impartial and thorough investigation.
What Had Happened?
The protests began after the discovery of the semi-nude body of a second-year student from the chest medicine department in the seminar hall of the hospital. The young doctor, who was on duty the night before her body was found, showed multiple signs of injury, and preliminary autopsy results suggested sexual assault prior to her death.
In response to the gravity of the situation, the protesting doctors are insisting on an investigation led either by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or a sitting magistrate, expressing dissatisfaction with the ongoing police inquiry. They are adamant about not resuming work until their demands for foolproof security for all doctors and healthcare workers in West Bengal are met.
#Kolkata doctor rape & murder: Resident doctors, nursing staff at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital observe a cease work today until their demands are fulfilled. pic.twitter.com/EvRwPZPF16
— Pooja Mehta (@pooja_news) August 12, 2024
Who Is The Accused?
Sanjay Roy connected with the police welfare board but did not directly relate to employees of the hospital although with access to different sections was later arrested by Kolkata Police. Initial investigations depict the assault as impromptu while statements state it is likely he was drunk at the time. It has been reported that this crime happened early in the morning; however, one CCTV footage showed nothing unusual whereas another captured some suspicious activities involving Sanjay. Some more shocking details were also reported, that the accused after committing the crime slept for a few hours and later washed his clothes to destroy any evidence left.
What Has Been Done Up Till Now?
The ongoing investigation includes summoning a house staff member along with three junior doctors who were on duty that night. Inquiries have included searching his shoes among other personal items belonging to him.
This incident has not only sparked outrage within local healthcare circles but also provoked a nationwide backlash over such incidents. FORDA has called for a national medical strike which has drawn support from government hospital resident doctors in several states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu etc., demanding safety measures as well as reforms accordingly.
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First Published: August 12, 2024 1:26 PM
