West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has invited the protesting doctors for one last meeting to address their issues. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday (Sep 16) at 5 pm local time, according to the email sent by Dr Manoj Pant, the chief secretary of the state.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

"This is the fifth and final time we are reaching out to you for a meeting between the honourable chief minister and your delegates," read the mail.&nbsp;

"The meeting is scheduled for 5 PM today ie 16th September 2024 at Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Kalighat residence. The same delegation which came for the last discussions is requested to arrive at the venue at 4:45 PM today."

The previous meeting at Mamata's residence could not go ahead after the doctors demanded to livestream it to ensure full transparency.&nbsp;

The doctors also requested that a videographer be allowed inside the Bengal CM's premises to record the meeting. However, Mamata refused to allow any of the demands saying the case was sub-judice.&nbsp;

“As RG Kar issue is before the court, we cannot allow live streaming.&nbsp;I will do the minutes, sign it as well," said Mamata.&nbsp;

She also berated the protesting doctors by claiming they had "insulted" her by requesting the meeting but refusing to enter the house.&nbsp;“I have waited for 2 hours”, the CM added.

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<h2>'Return to work'</h2>

Notably, on Saturday (Sep 14), Mamata also made an unplanned visit to&nbsp;Swasthya Bhawan where doctors have been staging the protests. She urged them to quit the protests and return to work while citing her example.&nbsp;

"I have come to make a request as your&nbsp;'didi'&nbsp;(big sister), not as a chief minister. I am empathetic and I support your protest... I had also gone on a hunger strike for 26 days (during the protest against the acquisition of farmland in Singur), but no one from the then government came to speak to me.”

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The junior doctors are seeking justice for the rape and murder of the trainee doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, even as the city experiences heavy rainfall. They have ignored the Supreme Court’s September 10, 5&nbsp;pm IST deadline to return to work.

The protest, which began on the evening of August 9, demands the suspension of key officials including Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, Health Secretary NS Nigam, Director of Health Services, and Director of Medical Education for allegedly failing in their responsibilities regarding the RG Kar incident.

(With inputs from agencies)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has invited the protesting doctors for one last meeting to address their issues. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday (Sep 16) at 5 pm local time, according to the email sent by Dr Manoj Pant, the chief secretary of the state.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has invited the protesting doctors for one last meeting to address their issues. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday (Sep 16) at 5 pm local time, according to the email sent by Dr Manoj Pant, the chief secretary of the state. "This is the fifth and final time we are reaching out to you for a meeting between the honourable chief minister and your delegates," read the mail. "The meeting is scheduled for 5 PM today ie 16th September 2024 at Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Kalighat residence. The same delegation which came for the last discussions is requested to arrive at the venue at 4:45 PM today." The previous meeting at Mamata's residence could not go ahead after the doctors demanded to livestream it to ensure full transparency. The doctors also requested that a videographer be allowed inside the Bengal CM's premises to record the meeting. However, Mamata refused to allow any of the demands saying the case was sub-judice. “As RG Kar issue is before the court, we cannot allow live streaming. I will do the minutes, sign it as well," said Mamata. She also berated the protesting doctors by claiming they had "insulted" her by requesting the meeting but refusing to enter the house. “I have waited for 2 hours”, the CM added. Watch | Kolkata hospital horror: Junior doctors to continue protest × 'Return to work' Notably, on Saturday (Sep 14), Mamata also made an unplanned visit to Swasthya Bhawan where doctors have been staging the protests. She urged them to quit the protests and return to work while citing her example. "I have come to make a request as your 'didi' (big sister), not as a chief minister. I am empathetic and I support your protest... I had also gone on a hunger strike for 26 days (during the protest against the acquisition of farmland in Singur), but no one from the then government came to speak to me.” Also read | Kolkata horror: Agitating doctors demand live telecast, CM Mamata’s presence in govt meet The junior doctors are seeking justice for the rape and murder of the trainee doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, even as the city experiences heavy rainfall. They have ignored the Supreme Court’s September 10, 5 pm IST deadline to return to work. The protest, which began on the evening of August 9, demands the suspension of key officials including Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, Health Secretary NS Nigam, Director of Health Services, and Director of Medical Education for allegedly failing in their responsibilities regarding the RG Kar incident. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata horror: Mamata Banerjee invites protesting doctors again for 'final' meeting

Former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, and Tala police station in-charge, Abhijit Mondal, were remanded in CBI custody till September 17 by a court in Sealdah on Sunday (Sep 15).&nbsp;

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) alleged in court that there "could be a bigger conspiracy" and that both Ghosh and Mondal played "vital roles" in the rape and murder case of a junior doctor at RG Kar.&nbsp;

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The CBI seeking three-day custody of the two men alleged that Ghosh and Mondal tried to "downplay" the horrific incident as well as "shield" the heinous crime and that the agency wanted to interrogate them "face-to-face".

A lawyer for CBI said that the agency had obtained call detail records (CDR) of the two on the night of the incident and probe suggested a possible nexus between the two.

"We want to confront both of them," said the CBI lawyer.

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The CBI alleged that Mondal took an "unusually long time to arrive at the scene of the crime," even though it was "only a five-minute drive." According to the investigative agency, the Tala police station in-charge was "informed about the incident at 10.03 am but he reached the spot at 11 am."

Furthermore, the lawyer pointed out a "14-hour delay in registering an FIR," and also raised questions regarding the filing of a "general diary by the police, stating that the victim was lying unconscious".

"He was obligated to register the FIR. They tried to pass it off as a suicide. There was a clear dereliction of duty. Custodial interrogation of both individuals is necessary."

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"It was a case of sexual assault, and they should have approached it cautiously. Mondal conspired with others... There is no conflict between the CBI and the police. We just want to uncover the truth. For us, he is not a police officer; he is a suspect," added the CBI's lawyer.

Both Ghosh and Mondal have been taken to the CBI Special Crime Branch Office at the CGO Complex in Salt Lake.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, and Tala police station in-charge, Abhijit Mondal, were remanded in CBI custody till September 17 by a court in Sealdah on Sunday (Sep 15).

Former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, and Tala police station in-charge, Abhijit Mondal, were remanded in CBI custody till September 17 by a court in Sealdah on Sunday (Sep 15). The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) alleged in court that there "could be a bigger conspiracy" and that both Ghosh and Mondal played "vital roles" in the rape and murder case of a junior doctor at RG Kar. A nexus to hide the crime The CBI seeking three-day custody of the two men alleged that Ghosh and Mondal tried to "downplay" the horrific incident as well as "shield" the heinous crime and that the agency wanted to interrogate them "face-to-face". A lawyer for CBI said that the agency had obtained call detail records (CDR) of the two on the night of the incident and probe suggested a possible nexus between the two. "We want to confront both of them," said the CBI lawyer. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder case: West Bengal LoP alleges Kolkata police involved in 'tampering evidence' The CBI alleged that Mondal took an "unusually long time to arrive at the scene of the crime," even though it was "only a five-minute drive." According to the investigative agency, the Tala police station in-charge was "informed about the incident at 10.03 am but he reached the spot at 11 am." Furthermore, the lawyer pointed out a "14-hour delay in registering an FIR," and also raised questions regarding the filing of a "general diary by the police, stating that the victim was lying unconscious". "He was obligated to register the FIR. They tried to pass it off as a suicide. There was a clear dereliction of duty. Custodial interrogation of both individuals is necessary." Also read | Kolkata horror: CBI detains RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh, police officer for delay in registering FIR "It was a case of sexual assault, and they should have approached it cautiously. Mondal conspired with others... There is no conflict between the CBI and the police. We just want to uncover the truth. For us, he is not a police officer; he is a suspect," added the CBI's lawyer. Both Ghosh and Mondal have been taken to the CBI Special Crime Branch Office at the CGO Complex in Salt Lake. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata horror: CBI alleges ‘nexus’ between Sanjay Ghosh, Abhijit Mondal in bid to ‘shield’ heinous crime

Leader of the Opposition (LOP) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused the local police of 'tampering evidence' in the horrific murder-rape case of a trainee doctor in August. &nbsp;

Adhikari's allegations come after the arrest of Tala police station officer-in-charge, Abhijit Mondal, by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Mondal is&nbsp;due to be produced in court on Sunday (Sep 15).

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Suvendu Adhikari, the LoP of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), said,&nbsp;"The arrest of Abhijit Mondal; Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Tala Police Station (PS), has established that the Police were directly involved in tampering evidence."

He further stated that the Kolkata police "acted as a stimulant to create lacuna in order to derail the investigation into the Rape and Murder of the RG Kar PGT Lady Doctor."

"The procedural lapses were well orchestrated and closely monitored by the top officials of @KolkataPolice," he alleged.&nbsp;

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Adhikari also demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying that she doesn’t have any moral authority left to continue in the position.

"@CPKolkata Vineet Goyal should be suspended immediately and Home Minister Mamata Banerjee must resign as she doesn’t have any moral authority left to continue as the head of the Home Dept," he added.

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This comes after the CBI on Saturday (Sep 14) detained the ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, along with&nbsp;Abhijit Mondal for the delay in registering the FIR in connection with the rape and murder case.&nbsp;The CBI has accused Ghosh of misleading the investigators and hiding the evidence.

(With inputs from agencies)

Leader of the Opposition (LOP) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused the local police of 'tampering evidence' in the horrific murder-rape case of a trainee doctor in August.

Leader of the Opposition (LOP) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused the local police of 'tampering evidence' in the horrific murder-rape case of a trainee doctor in August. Adhikari's allegations come after the arrest of Tala police station officer-in-charge, Abhijit Mondal, by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Mondal is due to be produced in court on Sunday (Sep 15). Also read | Kolkata horror: CBI detains RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh, police officer for delay in registering FIR Police directly involved in 'tampering evidence': West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari, the LoP of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), said, "The arrest of Abhijit Mondal; Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Tala Police Station (PS), has established that the Police were directly involved in tampering evidence." He further stated that the Kolkata police "acted as a stimulant to create lacuna in order to derail the investigation into the Rape and Murder of the RG Kar PGT Lady Doctor." "The procedural lapses were well orchestrated and closely monitored by the top officials of @KolkataPolice," he alleged. The arrest of Abhijit Mondal; Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Tala Police Station (PS), has established that the Police were directly involved in tampering evidence and acted as a stimulant to create lacuna in order to derail the investigation into the Rape and Murder of the RG Kar PGT… — Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) September 14, 2024 × Also read | Kolkata horror: Police ‘foil’ attack bid on agitating doctors, victim’s mother sees hope amid impasse Adhikari also demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying that she doesn’t have any moral authority left to continue in the position. "@CPKolkata Vineet Goyal should be suspended immediately and Home Minister Mamata Banerjee must resign as she doesn’t have any moral authority left to continue as the head of the Home Dept," he added. RG Kar ex-principal arrested This comes after the CBI on Saturday (Sep 14) detained the ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, along with Abhijit Mondal for the delay in registering the FIR in connection with the rape and murder case. The CBI has accused Ghosh of misleading the investigators and hiding the evidence. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder case: West Bengal LoP alleges Kolkata police involved in 'tampering evidence'

A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon.

The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58).

According to Kolkata police, "At around 1:45 PM, police received reports of a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road. A ragpicker was injured in the explosion."

The officer-in-charge of Taltala police station arrived at the scene and discovered that the injured person had been taken to NRS Hospital with a wrist injury.

Police said that a plastic gunny bag was also found at the scene.

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The area was cordoned off with police tape, and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was called in.

Accordingly, a team of BDDS arrived and checked the bag and the vicinity. After their clearance, traffic was allowed.

After examining the gunny bag and surrounding area and after ensuring it was safe, BDDS cleared the site for traffic.

Police said the injured ragpicker disclosed his name as Bapi Das at the hospital and revealed that he had no place to stay and had been residing on the footpath of SN Banerjee Road.

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Police further said that the injured is undergoing treatment, adding that a statement has not yet been recorded as the patient needs some time.

Further details on the matter is awaited.&nbsp;

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A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon. The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58).

A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon. The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58). According to Kolkata police, "At around 1:45 PM, police received reports of a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road. A ragpicker was injured in the explosion." The officer-in-charge of Taltala police station arrived at the scene and discovered that the injured person had been taken to NRS Hospital with a wrist injury. Police said that a plastic gunny bag was also found at the scene. Also read: Rameshwaram Cafe attack: Terrorists planned to bomb BJP office on Ram Mandir inauguration day The area was cordoned off with police tape, and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was called in. Accordingly, a team of BDDS arrived and checked the bag and the vicinity. After their clearance, traffic was allowed. After examining the gunny bag and surrounding area and after ensuring it was safe, BDDS cleared the site for traffic. Police said the injured ragpicker disclosed his name as Bapi Das at the hospital and revealed that he had no place to stay and had been residing on the footpath of SN Banerjee Road. Watch | Fresh Violence in Manipur: Rocket-propelled bomb attack escalates conflict × Police further said that the injured is undergoing treatment, adding that a statement has not yet been recorded as the patient needs some time. Further details on the matter is awaited. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two countries exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. This comes as tensions increase between Moscow and NATO on the issue of long-range strike missiles by Ukraine. In other news, Kolkata police on Saturday said that they had foiled an attack on agitating junior doctors protesting outside Swasthya Bhawan, by "professional criminals" and have detained two individuals. Click on the headlines to read more Russia, Ukraine exchange 103 prisoners each as tensions run high over long-range weapons Russia and Ukraine on Saturday (Sep 14) exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. Citing the Russian defence ministry, Interfax news agency reported that the soldiers released on Saturday were captured from the Kursk region, as Ukrainian fighters smashed their way into the Russian territory last month. Kolkata horror: Police ‘foil’ attack bid on agitating doctors, victim’s mother sees hope amid impasse Kolkata police claimed Saturday (Sep 14) they had foiled an attack on agitating junior doctors by “professional criminals” and detained two individuals. The medics have been staging a sit-in outside Swasthya Bhavan, West Bengal's health department headquarters, in response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. They are demanding justice for the victim, better security at state-run hospitals and removal of top health officials. Indians 'duped' into joining Russian army return home, say were 'treated like slaves' Four Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported. West Asia crisis: 55 rockets fired toward Israel's Safed area, sparking fires Around 55 rockets were fired toward Safed and the surrounding areas on Saturday (Sept 14) morning, Israeli media reported citing the military. There were no reports of injuries in these strikes. PM Modi claims terror ‘breathing last’ in Jammu-Kashmir, Congress issues fact-check Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 14) held a political rally in the northern Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, where he declared that terrorism was on its “last breath” in the area. Addressing people from the Doda district, PM Modi vowed to free the state from dynastic politics. Iran says it launched Chamran-1 research satellite, triggering missile concerns Iran on Saturday (Sep 14) blasted a new research satellite into orbit, state media said, in the latest such development for an aerospace programme that has long faced Western criticism. West Bengal: Ragpicker injured in blast; bomb disposal squad probe scene A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon.The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58). India: UP CM Yogi says 'Gyanvapi not mosque, but actually Lord Shiva temple' Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday (Sep 14) made a big claim, saying that Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque is actually a 'temple of Lord Shiva' and called it 'Vishwanath'. Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India beat Pakistan to enter semis unbeaten India men's hockey team beat Pakistan 2-1 on Saturday (Sep 14) in the Asian Champions Trophy. This was India's fifth straight win in the tournament as they entered the semis unbeaten. A total of six teams are participating in the tournament in round-robin format. Ishaan Khatter praises Priyanka Chopra for opening doors to Hollywood for other actors Ishaan Khatter is all hearts for Priyanka Chopra and he believes she has opened the doors of Hollywood for Indian actors. Khatter recently played the role of Shooter Duval in the Netflix series The Perfect Couple.

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A Kolkata court has rejected the CBI’s request to conduct a narco-analysis test on Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The decision came after Roy refused to consent to the test, complicating the investigation into the high-profile case.

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The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across multiple locations in Kolkata on Thursday over financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Kolkata: ED Raids home of former RG Kar hospital Principal Sandip Ghosh’s father

Kolkata rape-murder case: India's central investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has collected the teeth impression of Sanjay Roy, the primary suspect in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's West Bengal, suggest Indian media reports.

Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested last month for the heinous crime reported from Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August.

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As per central agency officials, the teeth impression of the accused is often considered vital evidence in rape and/or murder cases.

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The CBI, on Thursday (Sep 12) started questioning Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Dr Sudipto Roy at his residence in Sithi in north Kolkata.

As per the PTI, the TMC MLA was present at the hospital when the news of the doctor's death spread.

"He was present at the hospital soon after the news of the doctor's death spread. We are questioning him about what he knows about the case," the CBI told the news agency.

Dr Sudipto Roy, a four-time&nbsp;party legislator, is also the chairperson of the 'Rogi Kalyan Samity' (patient&nbsp;welfare committee).

The CBI also conducted raid and search operations at his office.

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Parallelly, three Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers were conducting raid and search operations at three locations in the city and its outskirts.&nbsp;

This included the ancestral residence of Sandip Ghosh, the controversial former principal&nbsp;of R G Kar Medical College. Additionally, the residence of Chandan Louha, a&nbsp;non-teaching staff of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital at Tala in North Kolkata, was also being searched. Reportedly, Louha is an extremely close confidant of Ghosh and was even running an illegal cafeteria within the RG Kar hospital premises due to the ex-principal's patronage.

Finally, a chemist &amp; druggist shop at Kalindi, north Kolkata, were raided after ED officials tracked several documents relating to business transactions with RG Kar authorities while Ghosh was at the helm of the hospital's affairs.

(With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder case: India's central investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has collected the teeth impression of Sanjay Roy, the primary suspect in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's West Bengal, suggest Indian media reports.

Kolkata rape-murder case: India's central investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has collected the teeth impression of Sanjay Roy, the primary suspect in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's West Bengal, suggest Indian media reports. Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested last month for the heinous crime reported from Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August. Why were Roy's teeth impressions collected? As per central agency officials, the teeth impression of the accused is often considered vital evidence in rape and/or murder cases. Also read | Kolkata horror: Mother of victim slams CM Mamata Banerjee for lying, says family was offered 'money' CBI questions TMC MLA The CBI, on Thursday (Sep 12) started questioning Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Dr Sudipto Roy at his residence in Sithi in north Kolkata. As per the PTI, the TMC MLA was present at the hospital when the news of the doctor's death spread. "He was present at the hospital soon after the news of the doctor's death spread. We are questioning him about what he knows about the case," the CBI told the news agency. Dr Sudipto Roy, a four-time party legislator, is also the chairperson of the 'Rogi Kalyan Samity' (patient welfare committee). The CBI also conducted raid and search operations at his office. Also read | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Junior doctors disappointed by SC hearing, to continue protest Parallelly, three Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers were conducting raid and search operations at three locations in the city and its outskirts. This included the ancestral residence of Sandip Ghosh, the controversial former principal of R G Kar Medical College. Additionally, the residence of Chandan Louha, a non-teaching staff of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital at Tala in North Kolkata, was also being searched. Reportedly, Louha is an extremely close confidant of Ghosh and was even running an illegal cafeteria within the RG Kar hospital premises due to the ex-principal's patronage. Finally, a chemist & druggist shop at Kalindi, north Kolkata, were raided after ED officials tracked several documents relating to business transactions with RG Kar authorities while Ghosh was at the helm of the hospital's affairs. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata horror: CBI takes teeth impression of main accused Sanjay Roy, questions TMC MLA

Protesting doctors in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Wednesday (Sep 11) demanded that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee be present during their meeting with government officials.

In an email, they also demanded that a live telecast of their meeting should be made available to the public for transparency. They also requested that a 30-member delegation should be invited to the meeting.

Earlier in the day, the chief secretary had invited the junior doctors for a meeting, the second time in the last 24 hours. However, the secretary urged the doctors to send a delegation of only 12-15 representatives.

<h2>Why are junior doctors protesting?</h2>

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	<li>They are urging the government to expedite the investigation, trial and action against the ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh. 
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	<li>To dismiss Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and to take action against DCP North and Central. 
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	<li>To ensure safety in all hospitals and provide security to healthcare facilities to end the “threat culture.”</li>
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<h2>TMC leader calls protesting doctors ‘anti-national’</h2>

Earlier, a major row erupted over a leader from the ruling party TMC criticising the agitating doctors for “defying directives from the Supreme Court.”

The SC had earlier urged the doctors to rejoin their duty by 5:00 pm (local time)&nbsp;on Tuesday.

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TMC leader Chandan Mukhopadhyay, a panchayat leader of Baduria in North 24 Parganas, called the doctors ‘anti-national’.

WION was not able to independently verify the authenticity of the video.

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“Despite the Supreme Court order, the agitating doctors are continuing with their protest. They have forgotten their solemn duty of serving the people. These agitating doctors are nothing but anti-nationals. Immediate action must be taken against such doctors who have defied court orders,” the TMC leader was heard saying in the video.

Junior doctors on Tuesday continued their protest&nbsp;for the 33rd consecutive day, demanding justice for the medic who was brutally raped and murdered in the premises of the state-run hospital in Kolkata last month.

(With inputs from agencies)

Protesting doctors in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Wednesday (Sep 11) demanded that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee be present during their meeting with government officials.

Protesting doctors in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Wednesday (Sep 11) demanded that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee be present during their meeting with government officials. In an email, they also demanded that a live telecast of their meeting should be made available to the public for transparency. They also requested that a 30-member delegation should be invited to the meeting. Earlier in the day, the chief secretary had invited the junior doctors for a meeting, the second time in the last 24 hours. However, the secretary urged the doctors to send a delegation of only 12-15 representatives. Why are junior doctors protesting? They are urging the government to expedite the investigation, trial and action against the ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh. To dismiss Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and to take action against DCP North and Central. To ensure safety in all hospitals and provide security to healthcare facilities to end the “threat culture.” TMC leader calls protesting doctors ‘anti-national’ Earlier, a major row erupted over a leader from the ruling party TMC criticising the agitating doctors for “defying directives from the Supreme Court.” The SC had earlier urged the doctors to rejoin their duty by 5:00 pm (local time) on Tuesday. Also read: Kolkata horror: Mother of victim slams CM Mamata Banerjee for lying, says family was offered `money` TMC leader Chandan Mukhopadhyay, a panchayat leader of Baduria in North 24 Parganas, called the doctors ‘anti-national’. WION was not able to independently verify the authenticity of the video. Also read: Kolkata horror: ‘Return our daughter,’ says victim’s family irked over Mamata's call for Pujo festivities “Despite the Supreme Court order, the agitating doctors are continuing with their protest. They have forgotten their solemn duty of serving the people. These agitating doctors are nothing but anti-nationals. Immediate action must be taken against such doctors who have defied court orders,” the TMC leader was heard saying in the video. Junior doctors on Tuesday continued their protest for the 33rd consecutive day, demanding justice for the medic who was brutally raped and murdered in the premises of the state-run hospital in Kolkata last month. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata horror: Agitating doctors demand live telecast, CM Mamata’s presence in govt meet

Kolkata rape-murder case: Parents of the doctor trainee, who was brutally&nbsp;raped and murdered at RG Kar hospital in August, alleged&nbsp;on Wednesday (Sep 4) that the Kolkata Police attempted to bribe them and suppress the case by hurriedly cremating her body.

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The parents, while participating in a protest at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital where the horrific tragedy took place, said "The police, from the very beginning, tried to hush up the case."

"We were not allowed to see the body and had to wait at the police station while the body was taken for post-mortem examinations. Later, when the body was handed over to us, a senior police official offered us money, which we immediately declined," they alleged.

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They said that they joined the protest to support the junior doctors fighting for their daughter since August 10.&nbsp;

An aunt of the deceased, as per ANI, said,&nbsp;"When the body of the daughter was lying in front of the parents in the house the police were offering money, is this the humanity of police?"

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She claimed that "...Till the last rites were not performed, 300-400 policemen surrounded us but after it was performed, not a single policeman was seen there. What would the family do? How would they go home? Police took no responsibility."

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"Police were active till the last rites were performed and after that, they became completely inactive. When the body of the daughter was lying in front of the parents in the house and we were shedding tears, the police were offering money. Is this the humanity of the police? The Police were saying that they have fulfilled all their responsibilities. Is this what is called fulfilling the responsibility?" she said further.

(With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder case: Parents of the doctor trainee, who was brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar hospital in August, alleged on Wednesday (Sep 4) that the Kolkata Police attempted to bribe them and suppress the case by hurriedly cremating her body.

Kolkata rape-murder case: Parents of the doctor trainee, who was brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar hospital in August, alleged on Wednesday (Sep 4) that the Kolkata Police attempted to bribe them and suppress the case by hurriedly cremating her body. Attempts to hush the case The parents, while participating in a protest at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital where the horrific tragedy took place, said "The police, from the very beginning, tried to hush up the case." "We were not allowed to see the body and had to wait at the police station while the body was taken for post-mortem examinations. Later, when the body was handed over to us, a senior police official offered us money, which we immediately declined," they alleged. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder case: Ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh slapped by bystander after CBI arrest. Watch video They said that they joined the protest to support the junior doctors fighting for their daughter since August 10. An aunt of the deceased, as per ANI, said, "When the body of the daughter was lying in front of the parents in the house the police were offering money, is this the humanity of police?" #WATCH | Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case: Aunt of the deceased doctor says "When the body of the daughter was lying in front of the parents in the house the police were offering money, is this the humanity of police?" "...Till the last rites were… pic.twitter.com/16QJgFvTut — ANI (@ANI) September 5, 2024 × She claimed that "...Till the last rites were not performed, 300-400 policemen surrounded us but after it was performed, not a single policeman was seen there. What would the family do? How would they go home? Police took no responsibility." Also read | Kolkata horror: Victoria Memorial, Raj Bhawan go dark as 'Reclaim the Night' protests rage in Bengal "Police were active till the last rites were performed and after that, they became completely inactive. When the body of the daughter was lying in front of the parents in the house and we were shedding tears, the police were offering money. Is this the humanity of the police? The Police were saying that they have fulfilled all their responsibilities. Is this what is called fulfilling the responsibility?" she said further. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder case: Police tried to bribe us, allege parents of the deceased

Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital who was recently arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was slapped by a bystander on Tuesday (Sep 3) as he was leaving the Alipore court in India's&nbsp;Kolkata.

Ghosh along with his additional security guard, Afsar Ali, and two others, Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra were arrested by the CBI on Monday (Sep 2). The four face allegations related to corruption at the medical institution.

He has been&nbsp;sent to 8-day police custody.&nbsp;The next hearing of the case will be on September 10.

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On Tuesday, the&nbsp;accused was presented before the Alipore court in Kolkata. According to an ABP report, the courtroom scene quickly descended into chaos as Ghosh entered. A large crowd, including lawyers, surrounded him, chanting slogans of "chor, chor" (thief, thief).&nbsp;

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The situation escalated further when, as Ghosh was leaving the court, the crowd became hostile, attacking him in the process. The CBI and CISF personnel struggled to get the accused to the car.

Amid the turmoil, one person managed to get close enough to slap Ghosh.&nbsp;Watch the video here:

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The arrests followed nearly 150 hours of intense interrogation. Alongside Sandip Ghosh, his additional bodyguard Afsar Ali, and two medicine suppliers, Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra, were taken into custody. Singha and Hazra are reportedly related to Ghosh.&nbsp;

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While the three others have applied for bail, Ghosh has reportedly opted against seeking bail.

In response to the ongoing investigation, the West Bengal Health Department issued a suspension order for Ghosh on Tuesday. He was also removed from the West Bengal Medical Council and its associated panels, including the ethics committee.

The CBI has charged Ghosh and three Kolkata-based private entities—Ma Tara Traders, Eshan Cafe, and Khama Louha—with criminal conspiracy, cheating, and violations of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

(With inputs from agencies)

Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital who was recently arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was slapped by a bystander on Tuesday (Sep 3) as he was leaving the Alipore court in India's Kolkata.

Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital who was recently arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was slapped by a bystander on Tuesday (Sep 3) as he was leaving the Alipore court in India's Kolkata. Ghosh along with his additional security guard, Afsar Ali, and two others, Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra were arrested by the CBI on Monday (Sep 2). The four face allegations related to corruption at the medical institution. He has been sent to 8-day police custody. The next hearing of the case will be on September 10. Sandip Ghosh slapped On Tuesday, the accused was presented before the Alipore court in Kolkata. According to an ABP report, the courtroom scene quickly descended into chaos as Ghosh entered. A large crowd, including lawyers, surrounded him, chanting slogans of "chor, chor" (thief, thief). Also read | West Bengal govt suspends RG Kar College's controversial ex-principal Sandip Ghosh The situation escalated further when, as Ghosh was leaving the court, the crowd became hostile, attacking him in the process. The CBI and CISF personnel struggled to get the accused to the car. Amid the turmoil, one person managed to get close enough to slap Ghosh. Watch the video here: A crazy crowd today ganged up on to beat former RG Kar Principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh while he was being presented by CBI. One even slapped him. pic.twitter.com/yJBmbZxZDi — Sudhanidhi Bandyopadhyay (@SudhanidhiB) September 3, 2024 × Sandip Ghosh's arrest The arrests followed nearly 150 hours of intense interrogation. Alongside Sandip Ghosh, his additional bodyguard Afsar Ali, and two medicine suppliers, Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra, were taken into custody. Singha and Hazra are reportedly related to Ghosh. Also read | Kolkata horror: West Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill with full support from opposition While the three others have applied for bail, Ghosh has reportedly opted against seeking bail. In response to the ongoing investigation, the West Bengal Health Department issued a suspension order for Ghosh on Tuesday. He was also removed from the West Bengal Medical Council and its associated panels, including the ethics committee. The CBI has charged Ghosh and three Kolkata-based private entities—Ma Tara Traders, Eshan Cafe, and Khama Louha—with criminal conspiracy, cheating, and violations of the Prevention of Corruption Act. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder case: Ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh slapped by bystander after CBI arrest. Watch video

Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday (Sep 3), challenged the Calcutta High Court order transferring the corruption case against him to the CBI.&nbsp;

The Calcutta High Court on August 23, ordered the transfer of the probe into the alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Hospital from a state-constituted Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the CBI.&nbsp;

The bureau on Tuesday, arrested Ghosh along with his additional security guard Afsar Ali, and two others, Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra, in connection with alleged financial irregularities at the hospital.&nbsp;

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The RG Kar Medical Hospital has been facing intense scrutiny after a trainee female doctor was raped and murdered on its&nbsp;premises last month.&nbsp;

<h2>Sandip Ghosh's arrest</h2>

Ghosh was arrested after nearly 150 hours of intense interrogation. He has been sent to eight-day police custody.

The next hearing of the case will be on September 10.&nbsp;

The three others have applied for bail, whereas, Ghosh has reportedly opted against seeking bail.

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The West Bengal Health Department responded to the investigation and issued a suspension order for Ghosh on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Ghosh was also barred from the West Bengal Medical Council and its associated panels, including the ethics committee.&nbsp;

<h2>Ghosh slapped outside court</h2>

The accused Sandip Ghosh was presented before the Alipore court in Kolkata. The courtroom scene quickly descended into chaos as he&nbsp;entered. When Ghosh was leaving the court, the crowd got hostile and attacked him.&nbsp;

As the situation intensified, one person also got close enough to slap the accused.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday (Sep 3), challenged the Calcutta High Court order transferring the corruption case against him to the CBI.

Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday (Sep 3), challenged the Calcutta High Court order transferring the corruption case against him to the CBI. The Calcutta High Court on August 23, ordered the transfer of the probe into the alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Hospital from a state-constituted Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the CBI. The bureau on Tuesday, arrested Ghosh along with his additional security guard Afsar Ali, and two others, Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra, in connection with alleged financial irregularities at the hospital. Watch | Kolkata hospital horror: Anti-rape bill passed in West Bengal Assembly × The RG Kar Medical Hospital has been facing intense scrutiny after a trainee female doctor was raped and murdered on its premises last month. Sandip Ghosh's arrest Ghosh was arrested after nearly 150 hours of intense interrogation. He has been sent to eight-day police custody. The next hearing of the case will be on September 10. The three others have applied for bail, whereas, Ghosh has reportedly opted against seeking bail. Also read: Kolkata rape-murder case: Ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh slapped by bystander after CBI arrest. The West Bengal Health Department responded to the investigation and issued a suspension order for Ghosh on Tuesday. Ghosh was also barred from the West Bengal Medical Council and its associated panels, including the ethics committee. Ghosh slapped outside court The accused Sandip Ghosh was presented before the Alipore court in Kolkata. The courtroom scene quickly descended into chaos as he entered. When Ghosh was leaving the court, the crowd got hostile and attacked him. As the situation intensified, one person also got close enough to slap the accused. (With inputs from agencies)

Sandip Ghosh moves SC against Calcutta HC order transferring graft probe against him to CBI

The state assembly in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Tuesday (Sep 3) passed the anti-rape bill unanimously with full support from opposition. However, the amendments proposed by the Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, were not incorporated.

The bill comes amidst uproar over the rape and murder of a trainee&nbsp;doctor in the premises of the RG Kar Medical College in the state’s capital, Kolkata. The state’s chief minister, Mamata Banerjee, has faced calls for resignation by the opposition in the aftermath of the tragedy.

The bill, titled the 'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024', was tabled in the house by the state Law Minister Moloy Ghatak.

The bill seeks capital punishment for those convicted of rape and if the victim dies or ends up in a vegetative state. Moreover, it provides for a life sentence without parole for those convicted of rape.

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The state assembly was specially convened for two days starting September 2 in the wake of strong protests across the country.

The bill is aimed at amending the existing provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, “in their application to the state of West Bengal to enhance punishment and to constitute the framework for…expeditious investigation and trial of the heinous act of violence against women and children.”

The bill also provides for setting up fast-track courts for rape cases.

“To expedite investigations and ensure swift justice for victims, this Bill proposes dedicated special courts and investigation teams. These specialised units will be equipped with the necessary resources and expertise to handle cases of rape of women and sexual offences against children efficiently, effectively and timely, thereby minimising the trauma experienced by victims and their families,” it states.

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The bill will now be sent to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and President Droupadi Murmu for approval before it becomes law.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to get it approved by the governor as soon as possible.

"The opposition should ask the governor to sign the Bill, it is our responsibility to enact it after that. We want justice from CBI, death by hanging of the guilty," she said.

(With inputs from agencies)

The state assembly in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Tuesday (Sep 3) passed the anti-rape bill unanimously with full support from opposition. However, the amendments proposed by the Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, were not incorporated.

The state assembly in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Tuesday (Sep 3) passed the anti-rape bill unanimously with full support from opposition. However, the amendments proposed by the Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, were not incorporated. The bill comes amidst uproar over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in the premises of the RG Kar Medical College in the state’s capital, Kolkata. The state’s chief minister, Mamata Banerjee, has faced calls for resignation by the opposition in the aftermath of the tragedy. The bill, titled the 'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024', was tabled in the house by the state Law Minister Moloy Ghatak. The bill seeks capital punishment for those convicted of rape and if the victim dies or ends up in a vegetative state. Moreover, it provides for a life sentence without parole for those convicted of rape. Also read: CM Mamata Banerjee salutes West Bengal police after teargas use on protesters The state assembly was specially convened for two days starting September 2 in the wake of strong protests across the country. The bill is aimed at amending the existing provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, “in their application to the state of West Bengal to enhance punishment and to constitute the framework for…expeditious investigation and trial of the heinous act of violence against women and children.” The bill also provides for setting up fast-track courts for rape cases. “To expedite investigations and ensure swift justice for victims, this Bill proposes dedicated special courts and investigation teams. These specialised units will be equipped with the necessary resources and expertise to handle cases of rape of women and sexual offences against children efficiently, effectively and timely, thereby minimising the trauma experienced by victims and their families,” it states. Also read: Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Bengal govt proposes capital punishment for rape convicts in draft bill The bill will now be sent to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and President Droupadi Murmu for approval before it becomes law. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to get it approved by the governor as soon as possible. "The opposition should ask the governor to sign the Bill, it is our responsibility to enact it after that. We want justice from CBI, death by hanging of the guilty," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata horror: West Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill with full support from opposition

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly molested by a laboratory technician in West Bengal's Howrah District Hospital late Saturday (August 31) night, the local police said.&nbsp;

The girl was getting treated for pneumonia at the hospital, and the incident happened when she went for a CT scan. She was taken to the hospital laboratory, where she was allegedly molested by the technician, Aman Raj.&nbsp;

The accused is a contractual laboratory technician at the hospital.&nbsp;

According to the teen's family, she came out of the department crying and sought help from another patient's relative.&nbsp;

The teen's mother rushed to her daughter when she heard her crying, and alerted the police.&nbsp;

The word about the incident spread quickly, triggering outrage. The victim's family gathered at the hospital and protested against the incident.&nbsp;

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<h2>Accused arrested&nbsp;</h2>

After informing the police about the incident,&nbsp;they intervened to rescue the accused, Aman Raj, from the mob. He was later arrested based on the teen's family member's complaint.&nbsp;

People across the nation have already been protesting against the sexual assault case that happened last month when a trainee female doctor was brutally raped and murdered in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.&nbsp;

Moreover, the hospital authorities assured that while the police are investigating the matter, the internal complaints committee of the hospital will also start a probe.&nbsp;

These incidents have raised questions about security at the state-run hospitals in West Bengal.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-urges-faster-decisions-on-cases-related-to-atrocities-against-women-754849">Also read:&nbsp;PM Modi urges 'faster decisions' on cases related to atrocities against women</a>

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that the country needs "faster decisions" in cases of crimes against women to ensure their safety. This comes after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requested PM Modi for stringent central legislation and exemplary punishment for crimes like rape and murder.&nbsp;

(With inputs from sources)

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly molested by a laboratory technician in West Bengal's Howrah District Hospital late Saturday (August 31) night, the local police said.

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly molested by a laboratory technician in West Bengal's Howrah District Hospital late Saturday (August 31) night, the local police said. The girl was getting treated for pneumonia at the hospital, and the incident happened when she went for a CT scan. She was taken to the hospital laboratory, where she was allegedly molested by the technician, Aman Raj. The accused is a contractual laboratory technician at the hospital. According to the teen's family, she came out of the department crying and sought help from another patient's relative. The teen's mother rushed to her daughter when she heard her crying, and alerted the police. The word about the incident spread quickly, triggering outrage. The victim's family gathered at the hospital and protested against the incident. Watch | Kolkata rape-murder: Doctors' protest at Jantar Mantar today × Accused arrested After informing the police about the incident, they intervened to rescue the accused, Aman Raj, from the mob. He was later arrested based on the teen's family member's complaint. People across the nation have already been protesting against the sexual assault case that happened last month when a trainee female doctor was brutally raped and murdered in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Moreover, the hospital authorities assured that while the police are investigating the matter, the internal complaints committee of the hospital will also start a probe. These incidents have raised questions about security at the state-run hospitals in West Bengal. Also read: PM Modi urges 'faster decisions' on cases related to atrocities against women On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that the country needs "faster decisions" in cases of crimes against women to ensure their safety. This comes after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requested PM Modi for stringent central legislation and exemplary punishment for crimes like rape and murder. (With inputs from sources)

Lab technician allegedly assaults teen girl in West Bengal hospital, arrested

As the protests rage on&nbsp;over the horrific Kolkata rape and murder case, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 31)&nbsp;stressed that the country needs faster decisions in the cases related to atrocities against women.&nbsp;

PM Modi was addressing the inaugural event of the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary at Bharat Mandapam.

The brutal rape and murder case of a female trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital and College has shaken the nation.&nbsp;

<h2>CM Mamata Banerjee's request to&nbsp;PM Modi&nbsp;</h2>

Modi's remarks come after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to the Indian PM, requesting stringent&nbsp;legislation and exemplary punishment for heinous crimes like rape and murder.&nbsp;

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PM Modi said that if there are faster decisions in such cases, the population will get greater assurance of safety.&nbsp;

"Today, atrocities against women, safety of children... are serious concerns of the society. Many strict laws have been made in the country for the safety of women, but we need to make it more active. The faster the decisions are taken in cases related to atrocities against women, the greater assurance of safety half the population will get," he said.&nbsp;

He further added&nbsp;that many strict laws have been made in India for the safety of women.&nbsp;

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Emphasising that in the Amritkaal (which roughly translates to the Golden era)&nbsp;of Independence, people in India have only one dream, and that is "Developed India, New India".&nbsp;

"In the Amritkaal of Independence, 140 crore countrymen have only one dream - Developed India, New India. New India, that is - a modern India in thinking and determination. Our judiciary is a strong pillar of this vision," PM Modi&nbsp;added.&nbsp;

Further, he highlighted that in the last 10 years, the country has spent around $953 million (Rs 8,000 crore) on the development of judicial infrastructure, adding, "75% of the total amount spent on judicial infrastructure in the last 25 years has been spent in just the last 10 years alone."

"We have got new Indian judicial law in the form of the Indian Judicial Code. The spirit of these laws is - 'Citizen First, Dignity First, and Justice First'. Our criminal laws are free from the colonial mindset of rulers and slaves," PM Modi said.

(With inputs from agencies)

As the protests rage on over the horrific Kolkata rape and murder case, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 31) stressed that the country needs faster decisions in the cases related to atrocities against women.

As the protests rage on over the horrific Kolkata rape and murder case, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 31) stressed that the country needs faster decisions in the cases related to atrocities against women. PM Modi was addressing the inaugural event of the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary at Bharat Mandapam. The brutal rape and murder case of a female trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital and College has shaken the nation. CM Mamata Banerjee's request to PM Modi Modi's remarks come after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to the Indian PM, requesting stringent legislation and exemplary punishment for heinous crimes like rape and murder. Also read: Mamata Banerjee threatens to 'topple' Modi government in wake of Kolkata doctor rape-murder case protests PM Modi said that if there are faster decisions in such cases, the population will get greater assurance of safety. "Today, atrocities against women, safety of children... are serious concerns of the society. Many strict laws have been made in the country for the safety of women, but we need to make it more active. The faster the decisions are taken in cases related to atrocities against women, the greater assurance of safety half the population will get," he said. He further added that many strict laws have been made in India for the safety of women. Watch | Kolkata hospital horror: Did not like what Mamata Banerjee said, very hurt: Victim's Mother × Emphasising that in the Amritkaal (which roughly translates to the Golden era) of Independence, people in India have only one dream, and that is "Developed India, New India". "In the Amritkaal of Independence, 140 crore countrymen have only one dream - Developed India, New India. New India, that is - a modern India in thinking and determination. Our judiciary is a strong pillar of this vision," PM Modi added. Further, he highlighted that in the last 10 years, the country has spent around $953 million (Rs 8,000 crore) on the development of judicial infrastructure, adding, "75% of the total amount spent on judicial infrastructure in the last 25 years has been spent in just the last 10 years alone." "We have got new Indian judicial law in the form of the Indian Judicial Code. The spirit of these laws is - 'Citizen First, Dignity First, and Justice First'. Our criminal laws are free from the colonial mindset of rulers and slaves," PM Modi said. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi urges 'faster decisions' on cases related to atrocities against women

The central government has hit back at Mamata Banerjee after the West Bengal chief minister wrote a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting stringent central legislation, in connection to the Kolkata horror rape-murder of a doctor.&nbsp;

While Mamata attempted to shift the blame, the&nbsp;central government did not have any of it and said her administration had not done enough to implement the same in “letter and spirit” in the state. It also added that Mamta's letter and its contents were 'factually incorrect'.&nbsp;

"In spite of the pendency of 48,600 rape and POCSO cases in West Bengal, the State has not operationalised additional 11 FTSCs which may be exclusive POCSO courts or combined FTSCs dealing with both rape and POCSO cases, as per the state's requirement," said Annapurna Devi, Union minister for women and child development, in the letter.&nbsp;

“As may be seen, the information contained in your letter in this regard is factually incorrect and appears to be a step in the direction to cover up the delays in operationalising the FTSCs by the state,” the letter added.

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The union minister added that the enactments by the centre were comprehensive and stringent enough to tackle the violence and crimes against women.

"If the state government follows the central legislations in letter and spirit, it will certainly have a lasting impact on strengthening the criminal justice system, bringing the perpetrators of such crimes to face the consequences commensurate with the offence and also in ensuring justice to the victims or survivors," the union minister said.

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<h2>What did Mamata say in the letter?</h2>

In a copy of the letter posted on X (formerly Twitter), Mamata accused the centre for not taking her concerns seriously.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"No reply was received from your end on such a sensitive issue," she wrote.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader said the reply by Devi barely attended the "gravity of the issue" raised in her letter.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kolkata-doctor-rape-murder-case-mother-of-victim-slams-mamata-banerjee-for-threatening-protesting-doctors-754509">Also read | Kolkata rape-murder case: Mother of victim slams Mamata Banerjee for 'threatening' protesting doctors</a>

"I am of the thought that the seriousness of the subject and its relevance to the society have not been adequately appreciated while sending out this generic reply," she added.&nbsp;

She had written the first letter to the PM last week with a request to create a tough central law to punish rapists. Additionally, she called for the establishment of fast-track special courts to ensure speedy trials.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The central government has hit back at Mamata Banerjee after the West Bengal chief minister wrote a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting stringent central legislation, in connection to the Kolkata horror rape-murder of a doctor.

The central government has hit back at Mamata Banerjee after the West Bengal chief minister wrote a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting stringent central legislation, in connection to the Kolkata horror rape-murder of a doctor. While Mamata attempted to shift the blame, the central government did not have any of it and said her administration had not done enough to implement the same in “letter and spirit” in the state. It also added that Mamta's letter and its contents were 'factually incorrect'. "In spite of the pendency of 48,600 rape and POCSO cases in West Bengal, the State has not operationalised additional 11 FTSCs which may be exclusive POCSO courts or combined FTSCs dealing with both rape and POCSO cases, as per the state's requirement," said Annapurna Devi, Union minister for women and child development, in the letter. “As may be seen, the information contained in your letter in this regard is factually incorrect and appears to be a step in the direction to cover up the delays in operationalising the FTSCs by the state,” the letter added. महिलाओं को सशक्त बनाना और उन्हें सुरक्षित वातावरण प्रदान करना भारत सरकार की सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता है। सरकार महिला सुरक्षा के प्रति पूर्णतः समर्पित है और इसे अपनी प्रमुख जिम्मेदारी मानती है। (1/2) ...@narendramodi | @MamataOfficial pic.twitter.com/zKNa1AzNyN — Annapurna Devi (@Annapurna4BJP) August 30, 2024 × The union minister added that the enactments by the centre were comprehensive and stringent enough to tackle the violence and crimes against women. "If the state government follows the central legislations in letter and spirit, it will certainly have a lasting impact on strengthening the criminal justice system, bringing the perpetrators of such crimes to face the consequences commensurate with the offence and also in ensuring justice to the victims or survivors," the union minister said. Watch | Kolkata Protests: President Murmu's strong stand over Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder | WION Originals What did Mamata say in the letter? In a copy of the letter posted on X (formerly Twitter), Mamata accused the centre for not taking her concerns seriously. "No reply was received from your end on such a sensitive issue," she wrote. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader said the reply by Devi barely attended the "gravity of the issue" raised in her letter. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder case: Mother of victim slams Mamata Banerjee for 'threatening' protesting doctors "I am of the thought that the seriousness of the subject and its relevance to the society have not been adequately appreciated while sending out this generic reply," she added. She had written the first letter to the PM last week with a request to create a tough central law to punish rapists. Additionally, she called for the establishment of fast-track special courts to ensure speedy trials. (With inputs from agencies)

'Factually incorrect': Centre schools Mamata Banerjee on 2nd letter to PM on Kolkata rape

Following the release of the Hema Committee report that has detailed the widespread sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry, many actresses in West Bengal have urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to constitute a similar committee in the state. &nbsp;

Nearly 100 women from the Bengali film industry including prominent actresses, associated with the Women’s Forum For Screen Workers, have listed a charter of demands to ensure workplace safety.

Kerala became the first state in India to constitute a committee for investigating instances of harassment and exploitation of women in their film industry after it was rocked by an assault case involving an actress back in 2017.&nbsp;

The demands have been shared as a post by several prominent actresses of the Bengali film industry including Paoli Dam, Parno Mitra and Ritabhari Chakraborty.&nbsp; 
 
Some of the demands listed in the post strict adherence to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, 2013, which mandates safe workspaces for women employees and the formation of Internal Committees (IC), hiring intimacy coordinators on sets for overseeing intimate scenes, and 24/7 helpline for victims and survivors of sexual harassment in the industry. 
 
“It is indeed striking that some of us are yet to take a stand against the recurring incidents of sexual abuse/ harassment/ violence within our own workplaces. As women working in the Bengali film, web platform and television industry, we face various kinds of sexual abuse every day; as well as regularly hear of the rampant abuse faced by women, children and those of marginal identities,” the letter states.&nbsp;

More than 100 women have signed the letter including Aparna Sen, Anuradha Ray, Swastika Mukherjee Rupa Ganguly, Sohini Sarkar, Chaitali Dasgupta, Paoli Dam, Sohini Sengupta, Bidipta Chakraborty, Shakuntala Barua, and Medhatithi Banerjee. 
 
It is important to note that the demands come at a time when the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital earlier this month has brought the people of the state on the streets&nbsp;to protest and demand swift&nbsp;justice against those involved.&nbsp;

Following the release of the Hema Committee report that has detailed the widespread sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry, many actresses in West Bengal have urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to constitute a similar committee in the state.

Following the release of the Hema Committee report that has detailed the widespread sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry, many actresses in West Bengal have urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to constitute a similar committee in the state. Nearly 100 women from the Bengali film industry including prominent actresses, associated with the Women’s Forum For Screen Workers, have listed a charter of demands to ensure workplace safety. Kerala became the first state in India to constitute a committee for investigating instances of harassment and exploitation of women in their film industry after it was rocked by an assault case involving an actress back in 2017. The demands have been shared as a post by several prominent actresses of the Bengali film industry including Paoli Dam, Parno Mitra and Ritabhari Chakraborty. Some of the demands listed in the post strict adherence to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, 2013, which mandates safe workspaces for women employees and the formation of Internal Committees (IC), hiring intimacy coordinators on sets for overseeing intimate scenes, and 24/7 helpline for victims and survivors of sexual harassment in the industry. “It is indeed striking that some of us are yet to take a stand against the recurring incidents of sexual abuse/ harassment/ violence within our own workplaces. As women working in the Bengali film, web platform and television industry, we face various kinds of sexual abuse every day; as well as regularly hear of the rampant abuse faced by women, children and those of marginal identities,” the letter states. More than 100 women have signed the letter including Aparna Sen, Anuradha Ray, Swastika Mukherjee Rupa Ganguly, Sohini Sarkar, Chaitali Dasgupta, Paoli Dam, Sohini Sengupta, Bidipta Chakraborty, Shakuntala Barua, and Medhatithi Banerjee. It is important to note that the demands come at a time when the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital earlier this month has brought the people of the state on the streets to protest and demand swift justice against those involved.

Hema Committee effect: Now, leading ladies of Bengali film industry demand similar panel in state

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday (August 28) suspended the membership of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital in West Bengal, where the heinous rape and murder of a trainee doctor happened on August 9.

The suspension comes amid a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the rape and murder case from earlier this month.

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According to a report by the PTI news agency, the decision to suspend Dr Ghosh's membership of IMA was taken by the organisation's disciplinary committee.

In its order, the IMA said that a committee constituted by the organisation's national president Dr R V Asokan has taken the suo moto decision based on the ongoing investigation into the Kolkata rape case.&nbsp;

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"They had put up their grievances against you (Ghosh) in dealing with the situation as well as lack of empathy and sensitivity in handling the issue in appropriate manner befitting the responsibility held by you in your dealings with them," said the order.

"The IMA Bengal state branch as well as certain associations' of doctors also have demanded action citing the nature of disrepute brought by you to the profession on the whole," it added.

Furthermore, the IMA, a private, national voluntary organisation of physicians in India, said that it has "unanimously decided to suspend you forthwith from the membership of Indian Medical Association."

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Dr Sandip Ghosh was the principal of RG Kar Hospital at the time of the horrific rape and murder of the 31-year-old trainee doctor. Following the heinous incident, he resigned&nbsp;from his post and was reappointed as the principal of Calcutta National Medical College but was later removed after protests.

He has been grilled by the CBI multiple times during the probe.

A senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader,&nbsp;Kunal Ghosh, has alleged corruption on Sandip Ghosh's part.&nbsp;

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The TMC leader has reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption. He claimed that junior doctors of the hospital had supplied all the information and documents related to Sandip's corruption.

He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday (August 28) suspended the membership of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital in West Bengal, where the heinous rape and murder of a trainee doctor happened on August 9.

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday (August 28) suspended the membership of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital in West Bengal, where the heinous rape and murder of a trainee doctor happened on August 9. The suspension comes amid a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the rape and murder case from earlier this month. Why has his membership been suspended? According to a report by the PTI news agency, the decision to suspend Dr Ghosh's membership of IMA was taken by the organisation's disciplinary committee. In its order, the IMA said that a committee constituted by the organisation's national president Dr R V Asokan has taken the suo moto decision based on the ongoing investigation into the Kolkata rape case. Also read | Kolkata horror: President Murmu highlights society’s ‘collective amnesia’ in rare condemnation "They had put up their grievances against you (Ghosh) in dealing with the situation as well as lack of empathy and sensitivity in handling the issue in appropriate manner befitting the responsibility held by you in your dealings with them," said the order. "The IMA Bengal state branch as well as certain associations' of doctors also have demanded action citing the nature of disrepute brought by you to the profession on the whole," it added. Furthermore, the IMA, a private, national voluntary organisation of physicians in India, said that it has "unanimously decided to suspend you forthwith from the membership of Indian Medical Association." Who is Dr Sandip Ghosh? Dr Sandip Ghosh was the principal of RG Kar Hospital at the time of the horrific rape and murder of the 31-year-old trainee doctor. Following the heinous incident, he resigned from his post and was reappointed as the principal of Calcutta National Medical College but was later removed after protests. He has been grilled by the CBI multiple times during the probe. A senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, Kunal Ghosh, has alleged corruption on Sandip Ghosh's part. Also read | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: CBI conducts polygraph test on ASI Anup Dutta. Who is he? The TMC leader has reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption. He claimed that junior doctors of the hospital had supplied all the information and documents related to Sandip's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder case: IMA suspends membership of Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Hospital

Kolkata Doctor rape-murder case: The federally ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched its 12-hour 'Bangla Bandh' or lockdown in the eastern West Bengal state on the morning of Wednesday (August 28) to protest police action against protesters who participated in the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally on Tuesday (August 27).&nbsp;

Early morning visuals showed the BJP workers taking to the streets while sloganeering against the state Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress matriarch Mamata Banerjee. The BJP workers also took to the railway tracks to purportedly disrupt the railway's functioning.&nbsp;

Government bus services were partially affected in Siliguri and Paschim Medinipur in West Bengal.

Visuals from the news agency Press Trust of India showed bus drivers, and conductors&nbsp;wearing helmets during duty for their physical safety

"The government will not allow any bandh on Wednesday. We urge people not to participate in it. All steps shall be taken to ensure that normal life is unaffected," Alapan Bandopadhyay, the chief advisor to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, said.

On Tuesday (Aug 27), hundreds of people were arrested and several injured in several parts of Kolkata city after the police fired tear gas shells on protesters attempting to proceed towards the state secretariat to press for Mamata Banerjee's resignation.&nbsp;

The rally was organised by a new student body, 'Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj' in protest against the alleged rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor inside RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.

Also watch |&nbsp;Kolkata Protests: Police detain protesters after violence at protests over doctor's rape, murder

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Reacting to violence during the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ rally, BJP President JP Nadda said the TMC chief Mamata Banerjee has crossed all limits of "cruelty and dictatorship" in West Bengal.

"Keeping in mind the sentiments of the common citizens, the Bharatiya Janata Party has called for a Bengal bandh for 12 hours from 6 am on Wednesday. I am confident that the people of Bengal will stand with us and will leave no stone unturned to shatter the pride of Mamata Banerjee and create an environment to overthrow such an oppressive government," he added.

Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Investigation will now seek the opinion of medical experts from the Delhi-based All India Institute of Medical Sciences to ascertain if the main accused Sanjay Roy was the only accused who committed the crime.&nbsp;

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Roy is currently under judicial custody. The central agency is investigating the rape and murder alongside financial irregularities against the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh.

In addition to the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken cognisance of the CBI's first information report (FIR) and launched a money laundering probe against Ghosh.

(With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata Doctor rape-murder case: The federally ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched its 12-hour 'Bangla Bandh' or lockdown in the eastern West Bengal state on the morning of Wednesday (August 28) to protest police action against protesters who participated in the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally on Tuesday (August 27).

Kolkata Doctor rape-murder case: The federally ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched its 12-hour 'Bangla Bandh' or lockdown in the eastern West Bengal state on the morning of Wednesday (August 28) to protest police action against protesters who participated in the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally on Tuesday (August 27). Early morning visuals showed the BJP workers taking to the streets while sloganeering against the state Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress matriarch Mamata Banerjee. The BJP workers also took to the railway tracks to purportedly disrupt the railway's functioning. Government bus services were partially affected in Siliguri and Paschim Medinipur in West Bengal. Visuals from the news agency Press Trust of India showed bus drivers, and conductors wearing helmets during duty for their physical safety "The government will not allow any bandh on Wednesday. We urge people not to participate in it. All steps shall be taken to ensure that normal life is unaffected," Alapan Bandopadhyay, the chief advisor to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, said. On Tuesday (Aug 27), hundreds of people were arrested and several injured in several parts of Kolkata city after the police fired tear gas shells on protesters attempting to proceed towards the state secretariat to press for Mamata Banerjee's resignation. The rally was organised by a new student body, 'Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj' in protest against the alleged rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor inside RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. Also watch | Kolkata Protests: Police detain protesters after violence at protests over doctor's rape, murder × Reacting to violence during the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ rally, BJP President JP Nadda said the TMC chief Mamata Banerjee has crossed all limits of "cruelty and dictatorship" in West Bengal. "Keeping in mind the sentiments of the common citizens, the Bharatiya Janata Party has called for a Bengal bandh for 12 hours from 6 am on Wednesday. I am confident that the people of Bengal will stand with us and will leave no stone unturned to shatter the pride of Mamata Banerjee and create an environment to overthrow such an oppressive government," he added. Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Investigation will now seek the opinion of medical experts from the Delhi-based All India Institute of Medical Sciences to ascertain if the main accused Sanjay Roy was the only accused who committed the crime. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder: CBI seeks AIIMS experts' help, Kolkata police assistant sub-inspector's polygraph test Roy is currently under judicial custody. The central agency is investigating the rape and murder alongside financial irregularities against the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh. In addition to the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken cognisance of the CBI's first information report (FIR) and launched a money laundering probe against Ghosh. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: BJP launches West Bengal shutdown over police action on protesters

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday (August 28) slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party's 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' or shutdown protest&nbsp;organised in response to the violence during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally when&nbsp;the police fired tear gas on protesters.&nbsp;

Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to tarnish the state's image.&nbsp;

"We have dedicated this day to the RG Kar doctor. We want justice, but the BJP today called for a bandh. They don't want justice; they are only trying to defame Bengal," she stated.

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Describing the bandh as unnecessary, Banerjee criticised the BJP for not demanding the resignations of chief ministers in other states where similar incidents have occurred. She even went on to praise the police for their handling of the 'Nabanna Abhijan' protesters.&nbsp;

"We don't support this bandh. BJP never demanded the resignations of the CMs of UP, MP, and even Manipur. I salute the police for handling the situation well," Banerjee said.

Addressing the broader issue of violence against women, Banerjee called for severe punishment for rapists and announced her government's intent to introduce new legislative measures. "For this, there is only one punishment—to hang till death," she asserted.

Also watch |&nbsp;Kolkata rape-murder case: Protest march to state secretariat

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Banerjee also disclosed plans to introduce a bill within the next 10 days that would mandate the death penalty for rapists in West Bengal.&nbsp;

"Next week, we will call an Assembly session and pass a bill within 10 days to ensure capital punishment for rapists. We will send this bill to the Governor. If he doesn't pass the bill, we will sit outside Raj Bhavan. This bill must be passed, and he cannot evade accountability this time," Banerjee said.

The BJP's call for a '12-hour Bengal Bandh' came after police used lathi charge, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse demonstrators during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally.

(With inputs from agencies)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday (August 28) slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party's 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' or shutdown protest organised in response to the violence during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally when the police fired tear gas on protesters.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday (August 28) slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party's 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' or shutdown protest organised in response to the violence during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally when the police fired tear gas on protesters. Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to tarnish the state's image. "We have dedicated this day to the RG Kar doctor. We want justice, but the BJP today called for a bandh. They don't want justice; they are only trying to defame Bengal," she stated. Also read | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: BJP launches West Bengal shutdown over police action on protesters Describing the bandh as unnecessary, Banerjee criticised the BJP for not demanding the resignations of chief ministers in other states where similar incidents have occurred. She even went on to praise the police for their handling of the 'Nabanna Abhijan' protesters. "We don't support this bandh. BJP never demanded the resignations of the CMs of UP, MP, and even Manipur. I salute the police for handling the situation well," Banerjee said. Addressing the broader issue of violence against women, Banerjee called for severe punishment for rapists and announced her government's intent to introduce new legislative measures. "For this, there is only one punishment—to hang till death," she asserted. Also watch | Kolkata rape-murder case: Protest march to state secretariat × Banerjee also disclosed plans to introduce a bill within the next 10 days that would mandate the death penalty for rapists in West Bengal. "Next week, we will call an Assembly session and pass a bill within 10 days to ensure capital punishment for rapists. We will send this bill to the Governor. If he doesn't pass the bill, we will sit outside Raj Bhavan. This bill must be passed, and he cannot evade accountability this time," Banerjee said. The BJP's call for a '12-hour Bengal Bandh' came after police used lathi charge, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse demonstrators during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally. (With inputs from agencies)

CM Mamata Banerjee salutes West Bengal police after teargas use on protesters

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), as per reports, is consulting experts from AIIMS Delhi to strengthen its case against Sanjoy Roy, the main accused in the Kolkata rape-murder case. The agency plans to verify DNA and forensic reports to determine if Roy acted alone or if others were involved in the crime.

In addition to this, the CBI is also seeking permission to conduct a polygraph test on Kolkata police assistant sub-inspector Anup Dutta, who is suspected of aiding Roy.&nbsp;

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Roy, the main suspect in the tragic case&nbsp;at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, had confessed to the heinous crime but later claimed innocence in court.

His alleged victim, a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor, was attacked while she resting during a 36-hour shift. Her body was discovered on August 9 with severe injuries.&nbsp;

CCTV footage had captured Roy entering the seminar hall where the assault took place. He was arrested the following day, with recent injuries suggesting a struggle.

However, the victim's family, as per news agency&nbsp;PTI, believes multiple individuals were involved, although no evidence of gang rape has been found yet.&nbsp;

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The CBI has already conducted lie-detector tests on Roy, the former principal of the medical college, and four other doctors who were on duty with the victim.

Now, the investigative agency the CBI is seeking permission to conduct a polygraph test on Kolkata police assistant sub-inspector Anup Dutta.

Dutta allegedly provided favours to Roy, and the agency is investigating whether he helped cover up the crime. The court will decide on the polygraph test after obtaining Dutta's consent.

The CBI has also employed Layered Voice Analysis, a new deception detection technique that identifies stress and cognitive cues in voice properties, on the former principal Sandip Ghosh. Although these tests can provide leads, they are not admissible as evidence in court.

(With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), as per reports, is consulting experts from AIIMS Delhi to strengthen its case against Sanjoy Roy, the main accused in the Kolkata rape-murder case.

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), as per reports, is consulting experts from AIIMS Delhi to strengthen its case against Sanjoy Roy, the main accused in the Kolkata rape-murder case. The agency plans to verify DNA and forensic reports to determine if Roy acted alone or if others were involved in the crime. In addition to this, the CBI is also seeking permission to conduct a polygraph test on Kolkata police assistant sub-inspector Anup Dutta, who is suspected of aiding Roy. Also read | Maharashtra: Autorickshaw driver in Ratnagiri drugs 19-year-old nursing student, rapes her Strengthening case against Sanjay Roy Roy, the main suspect in the tragic case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, had confessed to the heinous crime but later claimed innocence in court. His alleged victim, a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor, was attacked while she resting during a 36-hour shift. Her body was discovered on August 9 with severe injuries. CCTV footage had captured Roy entering the seminar hall where the assault took place. He was arrested the following day, with recent injuries suggesting a struggle. However, the victim's family, as per news agency PTI, believes multiple individuals were involved, although no evidence of gang rape has been found yet. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder case: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee demands anti-rape law Lie detector test The CBI has already conducted lie-detector tests on Roy, the former principal of the medical college, and four other doctors who were on duty with the victim. Now, the investigative agency the CBI is seeking permission to conduct a polygraph test on Kolkata police assistant sub-inspector Anup Dutta. Dutta allegedly provided favours to Roy, and the agency is investigating whether he helped cover up the crime. The court will decide on the polygraph test after obtaining Dutta's consent. The CBI has also employed Layered Voice Analysis, a new deception detection technique that identifies stress and cognitive cues in voice properties, on the former principal Sandip Ghosh. Although these tests can provide leads, they are not admissible as evidence in court. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder: CBI seeks AIIMS experts' help, Kolkata police assistant sub-inspector's polygraph test

In a new revelation in the horrific Kolkata murder-rape case, the bike used by the main accused Sanjay Roy, was registered in the name of Kolkata's Commissioner of Police, Indian news media, India Today reported.&nbsp;

However, following the report, Kolkata Police clarified and said that all official vehicles are registered in the name of the Police Commissioner.&nbsp;

They further said that some individuals on social media are attempting to "create confusion" around this.&nbsp;

"All government vehicles belonging to Kolkata Police are officially registered under the Commissioner of Police before being assigned to various units," the police stated on X.&nbsp;

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Notably, this was the same bike that Roy, who worked as a civic volunteer with Kolkata police, had used to visit the red light areas in north and south Kolkata on the day of the incident. Before reaching the hospital and committing the horrible crime, Roy rode the bike for around 15 kilometres in a drunken state.

Moreover, CBI sources said that Roy's access to Kolkata Police as a civic volunteer made him feel "invincible". The investigation agency is looking into a larger aspect in connection with the case.&nbsp;

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Sanjay Roy was arrested on August 10, a day after the body of the trainee doctor was found inside the seminar hall of RG Kar Hospital. He is currently in jail and will remain in custody till September 6.&nbsp;

<h2>ED files money laundering case, probes on alleged 'financial irregularities' at RG Kar Hospital</h2>

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case to probe alleged financial irregularities at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital during the period of its former principal Sandip Ghosh and others, the official sources said.

The ED has taken cognisance of a CBI FIR to file its Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), which equals to an FIR, under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).&nbsp;

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People who have been named in the CBI complaint are the ones accused in the ED Case as well, the sources said. The agency may soon issue summons to the accused for questioning and recording the statements.&nbsp;

Moreover, the CBI has booked Ghosh and three Kolkata-based private entities, including, Ma Tara Traders of Madhya &nbsp;Jhorehat, Banipur, Howrah; Eshan Cafe of 4/1, Belgachia and Khama Louha.

Earlier on Sunday, the CBI raided the premises of Ghosh, ex-medical superintendent Sanjay Vashisth and 13 others in and around Kolkata in connection with alleged financial irregularities at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.&nbsp;

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In a new revelation in the horrific Kolkata murder-rape case, the bike used by the main accused Sanjay Roy, was registered in the name of Kolkata's Commissioner of Police, Indian news media, India Today reported.

In a new revelation in the horrific Kolkata murder-rape case, the bike used by the main accused Sanjay Roy, was registered in the name of Kolkata's Commissioner of Police, Indian news media, India Today reported. However, following the report, Kolkata Police clarified and said that all official vehicles are registered in the name of the Police Commissioner. They further said that some individuals on social media are attempting to "create confusion" around this. "All government vehicles belonging to Kolkata Police are officially registered under the Commissioner of Police before being assigned to various units," the police stated on X. pic.twitter.com/BcUEQ3U8wC — Kolkata Police (@KolkataPolice) August 27, 2024 × Notably, this was the same bike that Roy, who worked as a civic volunteer with Kolkata police, had used to visit the red light areas in north and south Kolkata on the day of the incident. Before reaching the hospital and committing the horrible crime, Roy rode the bike for around 15 kilometres in a drunken state. Moreover, CBI sources said that Roy's access to Kolkata Police as a civic volunteer made him feel "invincible". The investigation agency is looking into a larger aspect in connection with the case. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder case: CM Mamata Banerjee faces resignation calls; TMC slams ‘patriarchal’ demand Sanjay Roy was arrested on August 10, a day after the body of the trainee doctor was found inside the seminar hall of RG Kar Hospital. He is currently in jail and will remain in custody till September 6. ED files money laundering case, probes on alleged 'financial irregularities' at RG Kar Hospital The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case to probe alleged financial irregularities at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital during the period of its former principal Sandip Ghosh and others, the official sources said. The ED has taken cognisance of a CBI FIR to file its Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), which equals to an FIR, under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Watch | Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Student organisations' protest march to Secretariat × People who have been named in the CBI complaint are the ones accused in the ED Case as well, the sources said. The agency may soon issue summons to the accused for questioning and recording the statements. Moreover, the CBI has booked Ghosh and three Kolkata-based private entities, including, Ma Tara Traders of Madhya Jhorehat, Banipur, Howrah; Eshan Cafe of 4/1, Belgachia and Khama Louha. Earlier on Sunday, the CBI raided the premises of Ghosh, ex-medical superintendent Sanjay Vashisth and 13 others in and around Kolkata in connection with alleged financial irregularities at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder: Accused Sanjay Roy used bike registered in top cop's name; police explain why

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, on Tuesday, stressed that the conviction rate for rape cases in India stands at 26 per cent, further demanding a stringent "anti-rape law" that ensures trials and convictions within 50 days.&nbsp;

Weeks after the horrific Kolkata murder-rape case, Banerjee shared a chart on X, highlighting the cases of rape and atrocities against women in the last 15 days after the RG Kar Hospital incident.&nbsp;

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee stated, "This collage stands as a stark reminder of the state of affairs in India over the last 15 days as the nation fights for justice against rape. The answer is clear: a stringent anti-rape law that ensures trials and convictions within 50 days, followed by immediate and harsh punishment. The shocking truth is that the conviction rate for rape cases in India is a dismal 26 per cent. This translates to only 26 convictions out of every 100 reported cases, while 74 offenders escape unpunished."

"If we are to deliver justice to the victims of this appalling crime, it is imperative that we demand a time-bound anti-rape law from our state and union government," he added.

This comes as West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee's government faces severe criticism over the delay in providing justice to the trainee doctor, who was brutally murdered and lost her life earlier this month.&nbsp;

Banerjee further said that anything else is futile, merely symbolic and ultimately ineffective.&nbsp;

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Banerjee's reaction comes as the protesters in Kolkata are on the streets, demanding justice and demonstrating against delayed justice, since the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.&nbsp;

As the protest rages, the West Bengal police have tightened security around the West Bengal state secretariat "Nabanna". The police have further deployed water cannons, and Riot Control Force in the area while containers were placed to block the roads.&nbsp;

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<h2>What happened on August 9?</h2>

The trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was found dead in the seminar hall of the hospital on August 9. After a 36-hour long shift, she had gone there to sleep. During that time, she was brutally raped and murdered.&nbsp;

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According to her autopsy, 25 internal and external injuries were reported. Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the case, was seen in the CCTV footage in the corridor around the time of the incident.&nbsp;

Roy also molested another woman in the city's street before committing the crime at RG Kar Medical Hospital, as per some reports.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, on Tuesday, stressed that the conviction rate for rape cases in India stands at 26 per cent, further demanding a stringent "anti-rape law" that ensures trials and convictions within 50 days.

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, on Tuesday, stressed that the conviction rate for rape cases in India stands at 26 per cent, further demanding a stringent "anti-rape law" that ensures trials and convictions within 50 days. Weeks after the horrific Kolkata murder-rape case, Banerjee shared a chart on X, highlighting the cases of rape and atrocities against women in the last 15 days after the RG Kar Hospital incident. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee stated, "This collage stands as a stark reminder of the state of affairs in India over the last 15 days as the nation fights for justice against rape. The answer is clear: a stringent anti-rape law that ensures trials and convictions within 50 days, followed by immediate and harsh punishment. The shocking truth is that the conviction rate for rape cases in India is a dismal 26 per cent. This translates to only 26 convictions out of every 100 reported cases, while 74 offenders escape unpunished." "If we are to deliver justice to the victims of this appalling crime, it is imperative that we demand a time-bound anti-rape law from our state and union government," he added. This comes as West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee's government faces severe criticism over the delay in providing justice to the trainee doctor, who was brutally murdered and lost her life earlier this month. Banerjee further said that anything else is futile, merely symbolic and ultimately ineffective. This collage stands as a STARK REMINDER of the STATE OF AFFAIRS IN INDIA OVER THE LAST 15 DAYS, as the nation fights for JUSTICE AGAINST RAPE. The ANSWER is clear: A stringent ANTI RAPE LAW that ensures TRIALS AND CONVICTIONS WITHIN 50 DAYS, followed by immediate and harsh… pic.twitter.com/QnkaSuIpOr — Abhishek Banerjee (@abhishekaitc) August 27, 2024 × Banerjee's reaction comes as the protesters in Kolkata are on the streets, demanding justice and demonstrating against delayed justice, since the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. As the protest rages, the West Bengal police have tightened security around the West Bengal state secretariat "Nabanna". The police have further deployed water cannons, and Riot Control Force in the area while containers were placed to block the roads. Also read: Massive police deployed ahead of students ‘Nabanna’ protest march in Kolkata What happened on August 9? The trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was found dead in the seminar hall of the hospital on August 9. After a 36-hour long shift, she had gone there to sleep. During that time, she was brutally raped and murdered. Watch | Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Student organisations' protest march to Secretariat × According to her autopsy, 25 internal and external injuries were reported. Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the case, was seen in the CCTV footage in the corridor around the time of the incident. Roy also molested another woman in the city's street before committing the crime at RG Kar Medical Hospital, as per some reports. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder case: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee demands anti-rape law

Days after the horrific case of rape and murder&nbsp;emerged in Kolkata's RG Kar hospital, an acid attack has been reported in Belur, creating a stir in the Bhot Bhagan area in West Bengal. A young woman was attacked with acid around 1 am last night, while she was asleep inside her home, according to the reports.&nbsp;

The woman has suffered severe injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Howrah District Hospital.

Following the attack, the Belur police have initiated&nbsp;investigation.&nbsp;

Senior officials from Howrah City Police visited the scene on Thursday morning to further assess the situation and to identify those responsible for the attack.&nbsp;

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Howrah City Police's Deputy Commissioner (North), Bishop Sarkar, said that an investigation is underway. According to the complaint, the acid was thrown into the room through a hole in the wall, injuring both the young woman and her mother.&nbsp;

The mother's injuries are less severe.&nbsp;

However, the victim's family and neighbours have not been able to provide details on the motive behind the attack, but there is a strong call for the immediate arrest of the attackers, as per the reports.&nbsp;

The police suspect&nbsp;the perpetrators may&nbsp;be knowing the victim and that the attack could be driven by personal animosity.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, in the Kolkata rape and murder case&nbsp; the CBI, investigating the incident, informed the Supreme Court on Thursday (Aug 22) that their investigation was hindered by the altered crime scene.&nbsp;

Further, the top court&nbsp;questioned the move of the state government in appointing the then principal, Sandip Kumar Ghosh, to another hospital immediately after his resignation from the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Days after the horrific case of rape and murder emerged in Kolkata's RG Kar hospital, an acid attack has been reported in Belur, creating a stir in the Bhot Bhagan area in West Bengal.

Days after the horrific case of rape and murder emerged in Kolkata's RG Kar hospital, an acid attack has been reported in Belur, creating a stir in the Bhot Bhagan area in West Bengal. A young woman was attacked with acid around 1 am last night, while she was asleep inside her home, according to the reports. The woman has suffered severe injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Howrah District Hospital. Following the attack, the Belur police have initiated investigation. Senior officials from Howrah City Police visited the scene on Thursday morning to further assess the situation and to identify those responsible for the attack. Watch | Kolkata rape-murder SC hearing: Top Court slams lapses in rape-murder case × Howrah City Police's Deputy Commissioner (North), Bishop Sarkar, said that an investigation is underway. According to the complaint, the acid was thrown into the room through a hole in the wall, injuring both the young woman and her mother. The mother's injuries are less severe. However, the victim's family and neighbours have not been able to provide details on the motive behind the attack, but there is a strong call for the immediate arrest of the attackers, as per the reports. The police suspect the perpetrators may be knowing the victim and that the attack could be driven by personal animosity. https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kolkata-rape-murder-cbi-tells-supreme-court-altered-crime-scene-is-a-challenge-752634 × Meanwhile, in the Kolkata rape and murder case the CBI, investigating the incident, informed the Supreme Court on Thursday (Aug 22) that their investigation was hindered by the altered crime scene. Further, the top court questioned the move of the state government in appointing the then principal, Sandip Kumar Ghosh, to another hospital immediately after his resignation from the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. (With inputs from agencies)

Woman attacked with acid while sleeping at home in West Bengal's Belur

As the Supreme Court on Thursday (Aug 22) resumed hearing on the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday, Justice JB Pardiwala said that he has not come across the kind of procedure followed by the state government of West Bengal in his 30 years of life.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, as the hearing proceeded, Chief Justice of India,&nbsp;DY Chandrachud, urged the protesting doctors to return to work, assuring&nbsp;that&nbsp;no action would be taken against them.&nbsp;

"The entire procedure followed by your state (West Bengal) is something which I have not come across in the 30 years of my life. The first thing is, is it true that the UD (unnatural death) was recorded at 10.30 hours (10.30 am)? Second, who is this assistant superintendent non-medical (person), her conduct is also very doubtful. Why did she act in this manner?," asked Justice Pardiwala while slamming&nbsp;the West Bengal government.&nbsp;

The apex court also interjected to claim that 150 gm of semen was found, saying, "We have the actual autopsy report before us, and we know what the 150 gm refers to. Please don't use social media to make your arguments."

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Further, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in its status report to the Supreme Court, said that the crime scene was altered and the victim's family was misled about their daughter's death by showing it off as a suicide.&nbsp;

Grilling the state government, Justice Pardiwala said, "When you took the dead body for post-mortem (PM), then was it a case of unnatural death or not...if it was not unnatural death, then what was the need of PM?"

When asked to furnish the medical report of the accused, CBI said they did not have it as the crime scene was altered.

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"We didn't know there was such a report, we entered the investigation on the fifth day, and everything was altered," said CBI, to which the WB government counsel replied: "Everything is videographed not altered."

The CJI stressed that working for 36 hours is not good, adding that there is a hierarchical nature of public hospitals and junior doctors are susceptible to different kinds of harassment, not just sexual harassment.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

As the Supreme Court on Thursday (Aug 22) resumed hearing on the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday, Justice JB Pardiwala said that he has not come across the kind of procedure followed by the state government of West Bengal in his 30 years of life.

As the Supreme Court on Thursday (Aug 22) resumed hearing on the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday, Justice JB Pardiwala said that he has not come across the kind of procedure followed by the state government of West Bengal in his 30 years of life. Meanwhile, as the hearing proceeded, Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, urged the protesting doctors to return to work, assuring that no action would be taken against them. "The entire procedure followed by your state (West Bengal) is something which I have not come across in the 30 years of my life. The first thing is, is it true that the UD (unnatural death) was recorded at 10.30 hours (10.30 am)? Second, who is this assistant superintendent non-medical (person), her conduct is also very doubtful. Why did she act in this manner?," asked Justice Pardiwala while slamming the West Bengal government. The apex court also interjected to claim that 150 gm of semen was found, saying, "We have the actual autopsy report before us, and we know what the 150 gm refers to. Please don't use social media to make your arguments." Also read: Top RG Kar hospital officials, including new principal, sacked amid ongoing protests Further, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in its status report to the Supreme Court, said that the crime scene was altered and the victim's family was misled about their daughter's death by showing it off as a suicide. Grilling the state government, Justice Pardiwala said, "When you took the dead body for post-mortem (PM), then was it a case of unnatural death or not...if it was not unnatural death, then what was the need of PM?" When asked to furnish the medical report of the accused, CBI said they did not have it as the crime scene was altered. Watch | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Autopsy report reveals gruesome details × "We didn't know there was such a report, we entered the investigation on the fifth day, and everything was altered," said CBI, to which the WB government counsel replied: "Everything is videographed not altered." The CJI stressed that working for 36 hours is not good, adding that there is a hierarchical nature of public hospitals and junior doctors are susceptible to different kinds of harassment, not just sexual harassment. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Have not come across in 30 years’: SC raises concern over state govt’s role in Kolkata rape-murder case

Just six days after taking over the post, the new principal of RG Kar Medical college and Hospital in India's Kolkata has been sacked. On Wednesday (August 21), the West Bengal government sacked Dr Surhita Paul along with the hospital superintendent and the HoD of the chest department after students protesting against the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the hospital marched towards the health department headquarters.

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As per a PTI report, the protesting doctors raised their demands in a meeting with department officials at the Health Department headquarters.&nbsp;

"Our newly-appointed principal, Dr Surhita Pal, has gone missing. She is supposed to be our guardian, but she has not turned up at the campus since the night the hospital was vandalised. We have heard that she is operating out of Swasthya Bhavan. So we are headed there to find her out," said a junior doctor participant of the rally.

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The protesters demanded that people on all administrative posts, like Medical Superintendent Cum Vice Principal (MSVP) and Principal, be changed.

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As per the report, the West Bengal Health Department also removed RG Kar's former principal, Sandip Ghosh, from his new appointment as the principal of Calcutta National Medical College.&nbsp;

Trouble continues to mount for Sandip Ghosh. CBI which was handed the probe into the heinous incident on Tuesday (Aug&nbsp;13) has now grilled him for the sixth consecutive day.

Previously, senior Trinamool Congress leader&nbsp;Kunal Ghosh reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption of Dr Sandip Ghosh.

The TMC leader claimed that junior doctors of the hospital have supplied all the information and documents related to Ghosh's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency.

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"I have handed over to CBI all the documents given to me by the doctors of RG Kar Hospital...If before August 23 a breakthrough is reached, then it is better as the arrested accused is presented before the court on that day, then the remand copy will indicate he was the lone culprit or not," said Kunal Ghosh.&nbsp;

While there are no new arrests in the case, the CBI continues with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital.

(With inputs from agencies)

Just six days after taking over the post, the new principal of RG Kar Medical college and Hospital in India's Kolkata has been sacked. On Wednesday (August 21), the West Bengal government sacked Dr Surhita Paul along with the hospital superintendent and the HoD of the chest department after students protesting against the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the hospital marched towards the health department headquarters.

Just six days after taking over the post, the new principal of RG Kar Medical college and Hospital in India's Kolkata has been sacked. On Wednesday (August 21), the West Bengal government sacked Dr Surhita Paul along with the hospital superintendent and the HoD of the chest department after students protesting against the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the hospital marched towards the health department headquarters. Protesters' demands As per a PTI report, the protesting doctors raised their demands in a meeting with department officials at the Health Department headquarters. "Our newly-appointed principal, Dr Surhita Pal, has gone missing. She is supposed to be our guardian, but she has not turned up at the campus since the night the hospital was vandalised. We have heard that she is operating out of Swasthya Bhavan. So we are headed there to find her out," said a junior doctor participant of the rally. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder: Disturbing search trends for victim’s ‘rape video’ and ‘rape porn’ flood internet The protesters demanded that people on all administrative posts, like Medical Superintendent Cum Vice Principal (MSVP) and Principal, be changed. Sandip Ghosh's new appointment cancelled As per the report, the West Bengal Health Department also removed RG Kar's former principal, Sandip Ghosh, from his new appointment as the principal of Calcutta National Medical College. Trouble continues to mount for Sandip Ghosh. CBI which was handed the probe into the heinous incident on Tuesday (Aug 13) has now grilled him for the sixth consecutive day. Previously, senior Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption of Dr Sandip Ghosh. The TMC leader claimed that junior doctors of the hospital have supplied all the information and documents related to Ghosh's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency. Also read | ‘My daughter isn’t coming back,’ says Kolkata rape-murder victim’s father in heartbreaking interview "I have handed over to CBI all the documents given to me by the doctors of RG Kar Hospital...If before August 23 a breakthrough is reached, then it is better as the arrested accused is presented before the court on that day, then the remand copy will indicate he was the lone culprit or not," said Kunal Ghosh. While there are no new arrests in the case, the CBI continues with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder: Top RG Kar hospital officials, including new principal, sacked amid ongoing protests

India recently witnessed a tragedy of monstrous proportions, as a doctor trainee was found brutally raped and murdered in the seminar hall&nbsp;of the hospital where she worked to save lives.

On August 9, the post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. &nbsp;

The 31-year-old medic was subjected to brutal torture before her death. Unfortunately, before the police reached the scene, pictures of her abused body were clicked and circulated.

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Now, even as the citizens of the nation, including the medical staff, continue to hold rallies and candle marches protesting against the deplorable crime, the searches on the internet for the doctor's photos and even her rape video have gone up.

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As per a report by The Quint, disturbing search trends on Google include those for photos and videos of the victim. Other searches include those for her "rape porn".

Inspired by the report, we also conducted our own research into these trends, and the results are nothing short of disturbing.

While WION has resolutely skipped sharing the doctor's identity, her name was leaked on&nbsp;the internet. A search on Google trends revealed that the victim's name, followed by terms like "video", "rape video" are trending in India, especially over the last seven days.

Here's a screen grab of the trends. The name of the victim has been blurred to adhere to journalistic standards.

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In the last seven days, we have gotten to know the extent of the murdered doctor's pain and fear in her last moments.

A preliminary autopsy of her body had suggested that the trainee doctor was subjected to violent sexual assault. Now, the detailed autopsy of her body found that she was strangled to death. The results, which were shared with the media in the last seven days, revealed evidence of sexual assault and that the body carried 16 external and nine internal injury marks.

The post-mortem examination of the victim revealed that she was subjected to strangulation, smothering, and forceful penetration.&nbsp;

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Furthermore, it found "medical evidence of forceful penetration/insertion in her genitalia — possibility of sexual assault."

External injuries&nbsp;include abrasions on the cheeks, lips, nose, neck, arms, and knees. Additionally, she had injuries in her private parts.

Meanwhile, internal injuries include those on the muscles of her neck, scalp, and other body parts.

"All injuries are ante-mortem (before death), showing evidence of vital reactions," stated the post-mortem report signed by a team of&nbsp;doctors comprising Apurba Biswas, professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; Rina Das, associate professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; and Molly Banerjee, assistant professor, department of forensic medicine, NRS Medical College and Hospital.

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According to Section 72 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, anyone who prints or publishes the name or any information that could reveal the identity of a victim of offences like rape or sexual assault, could be punished with imprisonment for up to two years.

Despite this, the identity of the Kolkata rape-murder victim was shared widely. On Tuesday (August 20), during a hearing of the Supreme Court's suo moto action into the rape case probe, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud flagged that the RG Kar hospital victim's identity was shared rampantly across India.

"The pictures and video clips of the body of the deceased have&nbsp;been circulating on social media," noted the CJI.

"This is extremely concerning. We are first to recognise free speech but there are well-settled parameters. There are judgments of the court like in Nipun Saxena (case) that names of survivors of sexual assault will not be published," said the&nbsp;top&nbsp;court.

(With inputs from agencies)

India recently witnessed a tragedy of monstrous proportions, as a doctor trainee was found brutally raped and murdered in the seminar hall of the hospital where she worked to save lives.

India recently witnessed a tragedy of monstrous proportions, as a doctor trainee was found brutally raped and murdered in the seminar hall of the hospital where she worked to save lives. On August 9, the post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. The 31-year-old medic was subjected to brutal torture before her death. Unfortunately, before the police reached the scene, pictures of her abused body were clicked and circulated. Also read | What is the Aruna Shanbaug case that Chief justice of India cited during Kolkata horror case hearing? Now, even as the citizens of the nation, including the medical staff, continue to hold rallies and candle marches protesting against the deplorable crime, the searches on the internet for the doctor's photos and even her rape video have gone up. Disturbing search trend As per a report by The Quint, disturbing search trends on Google include those for photos and videos of the victim. Other searches include those for her "rape porn". Inspired by the report, we also conducted our own research into these trends, and the results are nothing short of disturbing. While WION has resolutely skipped sharing the doctor's identity, her name was leaked on the internet. A search on Google trends revealed that the victim's name, followed by terms like "video", "rape video" are trending in India, especially over the last seven days. Here's a screen grab of the trends. The name of the victim has been blurred to adhere to journalistic standards. What's relevant about the last seven days? In the last seven days, we have gotten to know the extent of the murdered doctor's pain and fear in her last moments. A preliminary autopsy of her body had suggested that the trainee doctor was subjected to violent sexual assault. Now, the detailed autopsy of her body found that she was strangled to death. The results, which were shared with the media in the last seven days, revealed evidence of sexual assault and that the body carried 16 external and nine internal injury marks. The post-mortem examination of the victim revealed that she was subjected to strangulation, smothering, and forceful penetration. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder: Victim's autopsy report reveals evidence of strangulation and forceful penetration Furthermore, it found "medical evidence of forceful penetration/insertion in her genitalia — possibility of sexual assault." External injuries include abrasions on the cheeks, lips, nose, neck, arms, and knees. Additionally, she had injuries in her private parts. Meanwhile, internal injuries include those on the muscles of her neck, scalp, and other body parts. "All injuries are ante-mortem (before death), showing evidence of vital reactions," stated the post-mortem report signed by a team of doctors comprising Apurba Biswas, professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; Rina Das, associate professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; and Molly Banerjee, assistant professor, department of forensic medicine, NRS Medical College and Hospital. CJI slams media for sharing the victim's identity According to Section 72 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, anyone who prints or publishes the name or any information that could reveal the identity of a victim of offences like rape or sexual assault, could be punished with imprisonment for up to two years. Despite this, the identity of the Kolkata rape-murder victim was shared widely. On Tuesday (August 20), during a hearing of the Supreme Court's suo moto action into the rape case probe, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud flagged that the RG Kar hospital victim's identity was shared rampantly across India. "The pictures and video clips of the body of the deceased have been circulating on social media," noted the CJI. "This is extremely concerning. We are first to recognise free speech but there are well-settled parameters. There are judgments of the court like in Nipun Saxena (case) that names of survivors of sexual assault will not be published," said the top court. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder: Disturbing search trends for victim’s ‘rape video’ and ‘rape porn’ flood internet

The father of the Kolkata rape-murder victim, a&nbsp;young trainee doctor, in a heartbreaking interview, shared the deep love his daughter had for medicine and the immense sacrifices made by her family to support her journey.

He said, "All she did was study, study, study."&nbsp;

On August 9, the postgraduate trainee doctor was found brutally raped and murdered on the premises of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal.

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In a heartbreaking phone interview with The Guardian, the father of the RG Kar trainee doctor said, "All our dreams have been shattered in one night. We sent her to work, and the hospital gave us her body. It's all finished for us."

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"My daughter isn't coming back. I'm never going to hear her voice or laugh. All I can do now is concentrate on getting her justice."

The tragic incident has sparked a nationwide wave of protests and strikes by doctors and citizens, who have taken to the streets to express their outrage at the handling of the case and the unsafe conditions in which the victim had to work.&nbsp;

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The 31-year-old doctor, as per her father, fought her way into one of India's highly competitive medical colleges and represented a beacon of hope for her family and community. She had beaten the odds to qualify for her place among approximately one of 107,000 seats in the nation's medical colleges.

From an early age, the doctor was driven by her passion for helping others. "'Papa, it's a good thing to become a doctor and help others. What do you think?' I said: 'OK, do it. We'll help you.' And look what happened."&nbsp;

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Her parents, despite their modest means, supported her dream, with her father, a tailor, working tirelessly to finance her education. They eventually bought her a car to ease the tiring commute between their home and the hospital after her long shifts.

"At first, she told me to wait. She said we couldn't manage the EMIs [monthly instalments] and she didn't want to overburden us. But then she found the bus ride so tiring after a long shift that she agreed to the car."

The father and his wife took comfort in the belief that their daughter was safe at the hospital, a place they assumed was secure.

"Like all parents, we worried about her safety, but only while she was travelling. The moment she reached the hospital, we relaxed. She was safe. It’s like when we used to drop her off at school—once she was inside the gate, you feel she is safe."

Public outrage has been amplified by the fact that the attack occurred in the very hospital where she worked—a place her family trusted to be safe.&nbsp;

The victim's mother reportedly told a neighbour, "She was my only child. We worked hard to make her a doctor … I will never be happy again."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The father of the Kolkata rape-murder victim, a young trainee doctor, in a heartbreaking interview, shared the deep love his daughter had for medicine and the immense sacrifices made by her family to support her journey.

The father of the Kolkata rape-murder victim, a young trainee doctor, in a heartbreaking interview, shared the deep love his daughter had for medicine and the immense sacrifices made by her family to support her journey. He said, "All she did was study, study, study." On August 9, the postgraduate trainee doctor was found brutally raped and murdered on the premises of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. ‘My daughter isn’t coming back’ In a heartbreaking phone interview with The Guardian, the father of the RG Kar trainee doctor said, "All our dreams have been shattered in one night. We sent her to work, and the hospital gave us her body. It's all finished for us." Also read | Kolkata rape-murder: Disturbing search trends for victim’s ‘rape video’ and ‘rape porn’ flood internet "My daughter isn't coming back. I'm never going to hear her voice or laugh. All I can do now is concentrate on getting her justice." The tragic incident has sparked a nationwide wave of protests and strikes by doctors and citizens, who have taken to the streets to express their outrage at the handling of the case and the unsafe conditions in which the victim had to work. Beat the odds, but for what? The 31-year-old doctor, as per her father, fought her way into one of India's highly competitive medical colleges and represented a beacon of hope for her family and community. She had beaten the odds to qualify for her place among approximately one of 107,000 seats in the nation's medical colleges. From an early age, the doctor was driven by her passion for helping others. "'Papa, it's a good thing to become a doctor and help others. What do you think?' I said: 'OK, do it. We'll help you.' And look what happened." Also read | What is the Aruna Shanbaug case that Chief justice of India cited during Kolkata horror case hearing? Her parents, despite their modest means, supported her dream, with her father, a tailor, working tirelessly to finance her education. They eventually bought her a car to ease the tiring commute between their home and the hospital after her long shifts. "At first, she told me to wait. She said we couldn't manage the EMIs [monthly instalments] and she didn't want to overburden us. But then she found the bus ride so tiring after a long shift that she agreed to the car." The father and his wife took comfort in the belief that their daughter was safe at the hospital, a place they assumed was secure. "Like all parents, we worried about her safety, but only while she was travelling. The moment she reached the hospital, we relaxed. She was safe. It’s like when we used to drop her off at school—once she was inside the gate, you feel she is safe." Public outrage has been amplified by the fact that the attack occurred in the very hospital where she worked—a place her family trusted to be safe. The victim's mother reportedly told a neighbour, "She was my only child. We worked hard to make her a doctor … I will never be happy again." (With inputs from agencies)

‘My daughter isn’t coming back,’ says Kolkata rape-murder victim’s father in heartbreaking interview

An autopsy of the trainee doctor raped and murdered on Aug 9 in India's Kolkata has revealed that she was strangled to death. It also found evidence of sexual assault.

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The autopsy, as per an Indian Express report, found 16 external and nine internal injury marks on the victim.

The post-mortem examination of the victim revealed that she was subjected to strangulation, smothering, and forceful penetration.&nbsp;

The post-mortem was done between 6:10 pm to 7:10 pm on August 9, and its report as per IE states that the victim's "death was due to effects of manual strangulation associated with smothering" and that the "manner of death" was "homicidal".

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Furthermore, it found "medical evidence of forceful penetration/insertion in her genitalia —possibility of sexual assault."

External injuries on the victim include abrasions on the cheeks, lips, nose, neck, arms, and knees. Additionally, she had injuries on her private parts.

Meanwhile, internal injuries include those on the muscles of her neck, scalp, and other body parts.

"All injuries are ante-mortem (before death), showing evidence of vital reactions," states the post mortem report signed by a team of&nbsp;doctors comprising Apurba Biswas, professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; Rina Das, associate professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; and Molly Banerjee, assistant professor, department of forensic medicine, NRS Medical College and Hospital.

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The Central Bureau of Investigation, which was handed the probe into the heinous incident on Tuesday (Aug&nbsp;13) has interrogated multiple doctors of&nbsp;R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the R G Kar hospital, has been grilled by the investigative agency for four consecutive days.

Meanwhile, in an interesting twist to the case, Senior Trinamool Congress leader&nbsp;Kunal Ghosh has reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption of Dr Sandip Ghosh.

The TMC leader claimed that junior doctors of the hospital have supplied all the information and documents related to Sandip Ghosh's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency.

"I have handed over to CBI all the documents given to me by the doctors of RG Kar Hospital...If before 23rd August a breakthrough is reached, then it is better as the arrested accused is presented before the court on that day, then the remand copy will indicate he was the lone culprit or not," said Ghosh.

(With inputs from agencies)

An autopsy of the trainee doctor raped and murdered on Aug 9 in India's Kolkata has revealed that she was strangled to death. It also found evidence of sexual assault.

An autopsy of the trainee doctor raped and murdered on Aug 9 in India's Kolkata has revealed that she was strangled to death. It also found evidence of sexual assault. 'Homicidal' injuries The autopsy, as per an Indian Express report, found 16 external and nine internal injury marks on the victim. The post-mortem examination of the victim revealed that she was subjected to strangulation, smothering, and forceful penetration. The post-mortem was done between 6:10 pm to 7:10 pm on August 9, and its report as per IE states that the victim's "death was due to effects of manual strangulation associated with smothering" and that the "manner of death" was "homicidal". Also read | CBI gets court nod to conduct lie detector test of main accused Sanjay Roy in Kolkata rape-murder case Furthermore, it found "medical evidence of forceful penetration/insertion in her genitalia —possibility of sexual assault." External injuries on the victim include abrasions on the cheeks, lips, nose, neck, arms, and knees. Additionally, she had injuries on her private parts. Meanwhile, internal injuries include those on the muscles of her neck, scalp, and other body parts. "All injuries are ante-mortem (before death), showing evidence of vital reactions," states the post mortem report signed by a team of doctors comprising Apurba Biswas, professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; Rina Das, associate professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar Medical College; and Molly Banerjee, assistant professor, department of forensic medicine, NRS Medical College and Hospital. Also read | India: Kolkata Police arrest girl student for ‘life threats’ against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee CBI investigation continues The Central Bureau of Investigation, which was handed the probe into the heinous incident on Tuesday (Aug 13) has interrogated multiple doctors of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the R G Kar hospital, has been grilled by the investigative agency for four consecutive days. Meanwhile, in an interesting twist to the case, Senior Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh has reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption of Dr Sandip Ghosh. The TMC leader claimed that junior doctors of the hospital have supplied all the information and documents related to Sandip Ghosh's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency. "I have handed over to CBI all the documents given to me by the doctors of RG Kar Hospital...If before 23rd August a breakthrough is reached, then it is better as the arrested accused is presented before the court on that day, then the remand copy will indicate he was the lone culprit or not," said Ghosh. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder: Victim's autopsy report reveals evidence of strangulation and forceful penetration

While hearing the tragic Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, on Tuesday, referred to the Aruna Shanbaug incident. He said that due to ingrained patriarchal biases&nbsp;in the nation, women doctors are targeted at an increasing pace as women join the workplace and that India cannot wait for another rape to bring some real changes on the ground.

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In 1973, Aruna Shanbaug, a nurse at KEM hospital was brutally attacked, sexually assaulted and left in a vegetative state.&nbsp;

Shanbaug, who was 25 years old at the time, was working in the hospital's surgery department. At the time of the tragic incident, she was engaged to be married.

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On the night of November 27, 1973, she was brutally attacked by a ward attendant at the hospital. The rapist, identified as Sohanlal Bharta Walmiki, sexually assaulted her before strangling her using a dog chain.&nbsp;

The brutal attack left Shanbaug with severe brain damage and she fell into a persistent vegetative state (PVS).&nbsp;

Reportedly, the ward boy attacked her because Aruna accused him of stealing food meant for medical experiments at the hospital and threatened to report the theft to hospital authorities.

She remained in PVS, unable to speak and reliant on others, until she died in 2015. Till her death, she was kept alive through forced feeding.

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Given Aruna Shanbaug's quality of life, or the lack of it, she even became the centre of a national debate over euthanasia in 2011.&nbsp;

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That year, a journalist Pinki Virani — the writer of a book on Aruna titled 'Aruna's Story' — filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking permission for euthanasia. On March 7, 2011, the Supreme Court rejected the petition for active euthanasia. The court said that Aruna was not brain-dead and responded to certain stimuli.&nbsp;

After years in a persistent vegetative state, Aruna contracted pneumonia and died of it on May 18, 2015. Her attacker, Sohanlal Bharta Walmiki, escaped sexual assault charges as "sodomy" was not classified as rape under Indian law back then. Instead, he was charged with robbery and attempted murder and only served a seven-year sentence. He was released in 1980.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

While hearing the tragic Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, on Tuesday, referred to the Aruna Shanbaug incident. He said that due to ingrained patriarchal biases in the nation, women doctors are targeted at an increasing pace as women join the workplace and that India cannot wait for another rape to bring some real changes on the ground.

While hearing the tragic Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, on Tuesday, referred to the Aruna Shanbaug incident. He said that due to ingrained patriarchal biases in the nation, women doctors are targeted at an increasing pace as women join the workplace and that India cannot wait for another rape to bring some real changes on the ground. What is the Aruna Shanbaug case? In 1973, Aruna Shanbaug, a nurse at KEM hospital was brutally attacked, sexually assaulted and left in a vegetative state. Shanbaug, who was 25 years old at the time, was working in the hospital's surgery department. At the time of the tragic incident, she was engaged to be married. Also read | Another Nirbhaya? 15-year-old ‘mentally disturbed’ girl gang-raped by five men on bus from Delhi to Dehradun On the night of November 27, 1973, she was brutally attacked by a ward attendant at the hospital. The rapist, identified as Sohanlal Bharta Walmiki, sexually assaulted her before strangling her using a dog chain. The brutal attack left Shanbaug with severe brain damage and she fell into a persistent vegetative state (PVS). Reportedly, the ward boy attacked her because Aruna accused him of stealing food meant for medical experiments at the hospital and threatened to report the theft to hospital authorities. She remained in PVS, unable to speak and reliant on others, until she died in 2015. Till her death, she was kept alive through forced feeding. Euthanasia debate Given Aruna Shanbaug's quality of life, or the lack of it, she even became the centre of a national debate over euthanasia in 2011. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder case: Sourav Ganguly changes X profile pic in solidarity with victim, receives flak That year, a journalist Pinki Virani — the writer of a book on Aruna titled 'Aruna's Story' — filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking permission for euthanasia. On March 7, 2011, the Supreme Court rejected the petition for active euthanasia. The court said that Aruna was not brain-dead and responded to certain stimuli. After years in a persistent vegetative state, Aruna contracted pneumonia and died of it on May 18, 2015. Her attacker, Sohanlal Bharta Walmiki, escaped sexual assault charges as "sodomy" was not classified as rape under Indian law back then. Instead, he was charged with robbery and attempted murder and only served a seven-year sentence. He was released in 1980. (With inputs from agencies)

What is the Aruna Shanbaug case that Chief justice of India cited during Kolkata horror case hearing?

India's premier investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Monday (August 19) obtained court permission to conduct a lie detector test of the main accused in the heinous rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata.

As per reports, the permission to put Sanjay Roy through a polygraph test has been granted by the Kolkata High Court.&nbsp;

The development comes a day after the Supreme Court of India had stepped in, taking suo moto cognisance of the matter on Sunday (August 18).&nbsp;A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the matter on Tuesday (August 20).

<h2>Who is the rape-murder accused Sanjay Roy?</h2>

On August 9, a post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. A preliminary autopsy of her body suggested that the trainee doctor was subjected to violent sexual assault.

Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested by the Kolkata Police in connection with the case.&nbsp;

A preliminary investigation into the matter revealed that Roy, at the time of the crime, had consumed alcohol. Citing sources, India Today reported that Sanjay went to a place behind the hospital to drink alcohol and that he used to watch porn while drinking.

<h2>CBI investigation continues</h2>

On&nbsp;Tuesday (Aug&nbsp;13), a bench of the Calcutta High Court&nbsp;observed that there had been no significant progress in investigations made by the Kolkata Police in five days since the tragic incident. Expressing its dissatisfaction, the court&nbsp;ordered the transfer of the probe into the alleged rape and murder of the trainee doctor to&nbsp;India's central investigative agency, the CBI.&nbsp;

Since then, the CBI has interrogated multiple doctors of&nbsp;R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the R G Kar hospital has been grilled by the investigative agency for four consecutive days.

Meanwhile, in an interesting twist to the case, Senior Trinamool Congress leader&nbsp;Kunal Ghosh has reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption of Dr Sandip Ghosh.

The TMC leader claimed that junior doctors of the hospital have supplied all the information and documents related to Sandip Ghosh's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency.

"I have handed over to CBI all the documents given to me by the doctors of RG Kar Hospital...If before 23rd August a breakthrough is reached, then it is better as the arrested accused is presented before the court on that day, then the remand copy will indicate he was the lone culprit or not," said Ghosh.

(With inputs from agencies)

India's premier investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Monday (August 19) obtained court permission to conduct a lie detector test of the main accused in the heinous rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata.

India's premier investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Monday (August 19) obtained court permission to conduct a lie detector test of the main accused in the heinous rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata. As per reports, the permission to put Sanjay Roy through a polygraph test has been granted by the Kolkata High Court. The development comes a day after the Supreme Court of India had stepped in, taking suo moto cognisance of the matter on Sunday (August 18). A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the matter on Tuesday (August 20). Who is the rape-murder accused Sanjay Roy? On August 9, a post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. A preliminary autopsy of her body suggested that the trainee doctor was subjected to violent sexual assault. Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested by the Kolkata Police in connection with the case. A preliminary investigation into the matter revealed that Roy, at the time of the crime, had consumed alcohol. Citing sources, India Today reported that Sanjay went to a place behind the hospital to drink alcohol and that he used to watch porn while drinking. CBI investigation continues On Tuesday (Aug 13), a bench of the Calcutta High Court observed that there had been no significant progress in investigations made by the Kolkata Police in five days since the tragic incident. Expressing its dissatisfaction, the court ordered the transfer of the probe into the alleged rape and murder of the trainee doctor to India's central investigative agency, the CBI. Since then, the CBI has interrogated multiple doctors of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the R G Kar hospital has been grilled by the investigative agency for four consecutive days. Meanwhile, in an interesting twist to the case, Senior Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh has reportedly submitted to the CBI documents related to the corruption of Dr Sandip Ghosh. The TMC leader claimed that junior doctors of the hospital have supplied all the information and documents related to Sandip Ghosh's corruption. He also said that if CBI finds these documents necessary, the doctors will be happy to cooperate with the agency. "I have handed over to CBI all the documents given to me by the doctors of RG Kar Hospital...If before 23rd August a breakthrough is reached, then it is better as the arrested accused is presented before the court on that day, then the remand copy will indicate he was the lone culprit or not," said Ghosh. (With inputs from agencies)

CBI gets court nod to conduct lie detector test of main accused Sanjay Roy in Kolkata rape-murder case

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