Kolkata doctor rape and murder highlights: Twelve persons detained for vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital
What happened to the doctor in Kolkata?
A 31-year-old trainee doctor’s dead body, bearing multiple injuries, was found on August 9 in a government teaching hospital in Kolkata.
The parents of the victim were initially told “by hospital authorities that their daughter had committed suicide,” lawyer and women’s rights activist Vrinda Grover told Al Jazeera. But an autopsy confirmed that the victim was raped and killed.
Grover has appeared for victims in sexual violence cases in India in the past, including Bilkis Bano, a Muslim woman who was gang-raped during the 2002 Gujarat riots, and Soni Sori, a tribal activist based in Chhattisgarh state.
Twelve persons were detained on Thursday (August 15) for vandalism in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose said that the incident is a shame to civil society. “I am with you and we will work together to solve this. I assure you justice. My ears and eyes are open,” Mr. Bose told the students after visiting the hospital on Thursday afternoon.
The IMA also condemned the vandalism at the State-run medical college in Kolkata where doctors have been protesting the rape and murder of a woman medic, and called for an emergency meeting with its State branches to decide on the future course of action.
The incident took place amid midnight protests by women against the horrific rape-murder of the doctor at the hospital on August 9, 2024. A group of people, disguised as protestors, entered the hospital premises, vandalised property and pelted stones at policemen, they said.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) lashed out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government saying that the State government is directly responsible for this collapse of public order. BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari alleged that the vandalism was carried out by “TMC goons” sent by party supremo Mamata Banerjee.
The body of the woman postgraduate trainee was found inside a seminar hall of the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. A civic volunteer has been arrested in connection with the crime.
News FAQs: Kolkata Doctor Murder Case
What happened to the doctor in Kolkata?
A 31-year-old trainee doctor was found dead with multiple injuries on August 9, 2024, at a government teaching hospital in Kolkata. Initially, hospital authorities claimed she had committed suicide, but a subsequent autopsy revealed she was raped and murdered.
What was the initial claim made by hospital authorities?
Hospital authorities initially told the victim's parents that she had committed suicide.
What did the autopsy reveal?
The autopsy confirmed that the victim was raped and murdered.
Who is representing the victim's family?
Lawyer and women's rights activist Vrinda Grover is representing the victim's family.
What is the significance of Vrinda Grover's involvement?
Vrinda Grover has a proven track record of representing victims of sexual violence in India, including high-profile cases like Bilkis Bano and Soni Sori.
What has been the public reaction to this case?
The case has sparked widespread outrage and protests across India, with demands for justice and improved safety for women, especially in healthcare settings.
What actions have been taken in response to the case?
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a nationwide strike to protest the incident and demand better working conditions and security for doctors. Investigations into the case are ongoing.
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