Massive police deployed ahead of students ‘Nabanna’ protest march in Kolkata
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case
Ahead of the 'Nabanno Abhijan' protest in Kolkata today (Aug 27), the city's police force has implemented extensive security measures to prevent potential violence.
Nabanno, the state secretariat, is the target of the protest and houses the offices of the Chief Minister and other key government officials.
It may be noted here, that the march to the state secretariat has been announced by an unregistered body claiming to be a studentsorganisation, to demand justice for the rape and murder of the 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College on August 9.
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According to the police, they have evidence of a conspiracy to create trouble and anarchy in West Bengal by "misusing the anger of well-meaning citizens".
The state police say, one of the individuals who called for the 'Nabanno Abhijan' protest has met with a leader of a political party at a luxury hotel.
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The police also allege that there is a conspiracy afoot to create widespread chaos and anarchy, with the intent of forcing the police to use excessive force.
Notably, over 6,000 policemen will be deployed to maintain law and order and 19 sensitive points have been identified for barricading, reportedNDTV, quoting a top official.
Around 26 Deputy Commissioners of Police will be posted at various points.
Barricading will commence at 8 AM, with significant force deployment at locations such as Hastings, Furlong Gate, Strand Road, and Kolkata's twin city, Howrah.
The Trinamool Congress has criticised the BJP over its call for a "Nabanna Abhijan."
While the BJP has claimed that under pressure, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has turned to her last line of defense - the police.
The police say they have made special arrangements for students who will be appearing for the UGCNET exams to get to their examination centres.
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Protests and marches have been taking place in Kolkata and other regions of the country since the doctor was raped and killed inside RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, with her body found in the seminar hall of the institute.
Protesters are demanding stringent action against the suspects involved and improved safety measures for women. The incident has also highlighted the 'inhumane' 36-hour shifts that the doctors in the country are made to endure.The CBI is probing the incident and has conducted polygraph tests on the main accused and six others. The investigating agencyalso registered a case of alleged financial irregularities at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College on Saturday.
(With inputs from agencies)