The rape and murder of a lady doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College is causing a nationwide uproar. In response to this heinous act, the Federation of All India Resident Doctors Association has announced a nationwide strike starting August 12. They have called upon all resident doctor associations in government hospitals to join the strike, halting work in OPD, elective surgeries, and labs. The RDA has already notified doctors to go on strike.
Junior doctors at RG Kar Medical College are also persistently protesting for justice for the victim. Work at the hospital has come to a standstill. Junior doctors allege that while police have arrested one accused, multiple individuals might be involved in this horrendous crime. They claim that the arrest of the accused, Sanjay Roy, is an attempt to hide more significant facts. CCTV footage from the crime scene area is also being withheld. They have vowed not to resume work until their demands are met.
Medical College Superintendent Removed
Following this terrifying incident, Dr. Sanjay Vashishth, the superintendent of RG Kar Medical College, has been ordered to step down by the health department. He had been the in-charge for a long time. Dr. Bulbul Mukhopadhyay, the hospital’s dean, has been assigned the responsibility. The demand for the superintendent's removal began as soon as the lady doctor's body was found on Friday. However, the health department only issued the removal order 48 hours later.
Accused Sent to 14-Day Police Custody
Kolkata Police arrested an accused, Sanjay Roy, on Saturday. He was presented in court and remanded to 14 days of police custody until August 23 for questioning regarding the case. A case has been registered against him under IPC sections 64 (rape) and 103 (murder). Police reached him through a Bluetooth earbud.
Death Penalty Demands for Arrested Accused
Following the arrest, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded the death penalty for the accused. She has mentioned that if the victim's family requests a CBI investigation, she would support it and has no objections. She said, “If they don't trust the West Bengal government, they are free to contact any investigative agency. We have no objections. Directions have been given to take the case to a fast-track court.”
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Governor Orders Immediate Action
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has ordered the state government to take immediate action in this matter and present a report. He also mentioned raising this case to the Government of India. The lady doctor’s body was found in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College in North Kolkata on Friday. Preliminary post-mortem reports indicate she was sexually assaulted before being brutally murdered.
Police Assure Maximum Punishment for Accused
According to Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, based on circumstantial evidence and testimonies from doctors present during the night duty, the accused has been charged with rape and murder. He stated, “This is a heinous crime. The arrested person is involved per circumstantial evidence, including statements from doctors who were on duty. The police will ensure that the accused receives the maximum punishment.”
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IMA's Ultimatum and Nationwide Protest Warning
The wave of protests has reached Delhi, where doctors from Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital held a candle march while demanding a CBI inquiry into the case. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the completion of the investigation and warned of a nationwide protest.
Medical Community Shocked by Brutal Murder
The IMA has stated, “We demand swift and precise action by the police within 48 hours, or we will be compelled to initiate nationwide action. There is a need for a fair, transparent, and sensitive investigation. An ultimatum of two days is given to apprehend the culprits. Following this, the Indian Medical Association will commence nationwide protests. The entire medical community of India is shocked by this brutal murder.”
