The alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata have sparked outrage among medical professionals across India. In response to the incident, doctors nationwide have joined in solidarity, participating in protest marches and demanding justice for the victim. The Indian Medical Association’s call for a nationwide strike has garnered significant support, highlighting the urgent need for measures to ensure the safety and security of healthcare workers. This tragic event serves as a sobering reminder of the risks faced by medical personnel in their line of duty and underscores the importance of addressing issues related to violence against healthcare providers.
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Doctors from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, conducted a candlelight march to demand strict action against the perpetrators, seeking justice and advocating for severe punishment. Similarly, the Odisha Nursing Employees Association at Sahid Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital in Odisha organized a candle march, and theatre artists from West Bengal participated in protests with a midnight march. In Maharashtra and at AIIMS Mangalagiri, junior doctors and medical students also expressed their anger through protests.
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The protests erupted following the tragic death of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College on August 9, triggering a wave of public outcry. The situation escalated on August 14 when a group unlawfully entered the RG Kar Hospital premises, causing destruction to the protest area, vehicles, and public assets. Consequently, security personnel intervened to disperse the unruly crowd and restore order in the area.
Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder Did victim know too much? ‘Big fish’ theory emerges
Several colleagues of the trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered in the seminar hall of Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital, have expressed concerns that she may have been targeted due to her knowledge. The victim was discovered dead after seeking rest in the hall, with diary entries indicating she faced extreme work pressure, including working non-stop for 36 hours. Colleagues revealed that punitive assignments and long shifts were common at the hospital.
Colleague Raised doubts on how the accused knew about the victim’s presence
Questioning the circumstances, a colleague raised doubts on how the accused knew about the victim’s presence in the hall, suggesting a potential conspiracy involving a powerful figure. Speculation arose about the victim possibly possessing sensitive information. The victim’s parents informed the police that she had spoken to them about the excessive workload and hinted at uncovering something significant within her department, such as a suspected drug diversion scheme.
Kolkata Doctor Murder CBI Questions
The CBI questioned the former hospital principal about his whereabouts during the crime and his initial reaction upon learning about the murder. According to a CBI official, his responses were confusing. The agency verified his account by comparing it with statements from doctors, interns, and nurses present at the hospital that night. The victim, a doctor, was sexually assaulted and murdered in the hallway between 3 am and 5 am. The post-mortem report indicated that she had been sexually assaulted before being strangled to death, with blood coming out of her eyes, mouth, and genitals.
