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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned four doctors from Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College in connection with the ongoing investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, leading to nationwide protests by medical professionals and students demanding justice.
The junior doctor, whose name has not been disclosed, was found dead under suspicious circumstances last month. Initial reports suggested suicide, but allegations of rape and foul play have since emerged, prompting the CBI to take over the case amid growing public and media pressure. The summoned doctors are believed to have been closely associated with the victim and are expected to provide crucial information related to the case.
The CBI’s involvement comes after mounting criticism of the local police’s handling of the investigation, with many accusing authorities of negligence and a possible cover-up. The case has ignited a wave of protests across India, with medical professionals and students leading demonstrations in major cities, including Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai.
Protesters are demanding a thorough investigation, swift justice, and better protection for medical professionals, particularly women, who often work long hours under stressful conditions. Many have also called for reforms within medical institutions to ensure a safer environment for all healthcare workers.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has also stepped in, expressing solidarity with the protesting doctors and urging the government to address the concerns of the medical fraternity. The IMA has warned of intensifying the protests if the investigation does not lead to swift and transparent justice.
As the CBI deepens its probe, the summoned doctors are expected to be questioned about the events leading up to the junior doctor’s death and any possible involvement of other individuals. The investigation is being closely watched, with public trust in the authorities hanging in the balance.
The tragic incident has shone a spotlight on the vulnerabilities faced by junior doctors in India, raising important questions about workplace safety, gender-based violence, and institutional accountability. The outcome of the CBI’s investigation will be crucial in determining whether justice will be served in this highly sensitive case.