Hospital services across West Bengal are facing significant disruptions as medical professionals protest the tragic rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata. The incident has sparked outrage, leading to widespread agitation among the medical fraternity.
Ongoing Protests and Demands for Justice
- Interns and postgraduate trainees at government hospitals across the state have joined the ongoing protest.
- The agitation is now in its fourth day, with the medical community demanding swift justice for the victim.
- The protests will continue until those responsible for the heinous crime are brought to justice.
The Incident
- The body of the 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor was found in a seminar hall at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on the morning of August 9.
- The discovery of the body, which was partially unclothed, has led to nationwide outrage and demands for accountability.
Investigation and Arrest
- Kolkata Police have arrested Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, after reviewing CCTV footage from the hospital.
- Roy, who was intoxicated at the time of his arrest, has confessed to the crime.
- He has been placed in police custody until August 23, and several high-ranking officials at the hospital have been suspended for negligence.
Timeline of Events
- August 5-8: Sanjay Roy attended a Police Welfare Society meeting in Salua, Kharagpur.
- August 8, Morning: Roy visited RG Kar Hospital to facilitate a patient’s admission.
- August 8, Night: Roy returned to the hospital to assist with an X-ray for the same patient.
- August 9, Early Hours: Roy returned to the hospital at 1 am and consumed alcohol on the premises.
- August 9, 3 am: Roy allegedly raped and murdered the junior doctor in the seminar hall.
- August 9, 4:30 am: CCTV footage captured Roy leaving the hospital, leading to his eventual arrest.
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