Kolkata doctor rape-murder case

August 16, 2024 8:19 PM

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: 25 arrested following vandalism at RG Kar Hospital

In connection with the recent vandalism at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, 25 individuals have been arrested, the police confirmed. The incident, which took place on August 14, saw a mob causing significant damage to the hospital campus, including the protest site, vehicles, and other public property. The mob stormed the RG Kar Hospital campus on Wednesday night, leading to widespread damage. Security forces had to intervene to disperse the crowd, preventing further destruction. The Kolkata Police,...

Medics call for nationwide shutdown over Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder

Anger over the brutal rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata showed no signs of dying down on Friday, as medics called for the largest shutdown of hospital services in recent times, and political parties geared up for protests. A 31-year old trainee doctor was raped and murdered last week inside a medical college in Kolkata where she worked, triggering nationwide protests among doctors. Late on Thursday, the Indian Medical Association, said it would implement a nationwide shutdown of most depa...