The strong move from the governor comes after an allegation of criminal nature was levelled against Kolkata Police Commissioner. He said the Kolkata Police Commissioner had gate crashed Raj Bhawan despite not being invited to the Independence Day ceremony.
Banerjee emphasised her desire for justice for the murdered doctor and expressed deep concern over the incident. She stated that her resignation could be a step towards resolving the situation and ensuring that the case is handled seriously.
The protesting doctor's key demands include immediate action against those responsible for the crime, a thorough investigation into alleged cover-ups, and the resignation of several high-ranking officials, including Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and the state Health Secretary.
The Supreme Court had directed the junior doctors to end their 'cease work' and return to duty, after assurance by govt that no action disciplinary would be taken against them. However, agitating doctors defied the order and continued to protest post-SC deadline.
Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College, has been sent to judicial custody until September 23 by a CBI court. The court's decision follows his involvement in a case regarding financial mismanagement during his time at the institution.
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The former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was arrested by the CBI over allegations of financial irregularities. The suspension of Dr. Biswas follows this arrest as part of the ongoing investigation into the financial misconduct at the institution.
The BJP has raised concerns over possible evidence tampering in the rape and murder case of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata. A viral letter, allegedly signed by former hospital director Sandip Ghosh, ordered renovations near the crime scene the day after the incident.
When questioned about the horrific crime in West Bengal and the ensuing national outcry, Tyagi stated that, in his socialist view, nothing is more horrible than someone acting against the wishes of women.
In the high-profile Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, the admissibility of lie-detector tests is under scrutiny. The CBI has approval to conduct polygraph tests on Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, and four associates.
Sandip Ghosh has been suspended by both the West Bengal Health Department and the West Bengal Medical Council. These actions underscore the seriousness of the issues surrounding Ghosh's conduct, leading to his removal from professional duties.
The Centre's petition highlights concerns over the state's reluctance to provide necessary support for the CISF in safeguarding the hospital. The Supreme Court had previously ordered the state to facilitate this support, but the implementation has faced delays.
During the ongoing protests in West Bengal following the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, another case has emerged. This time, it involves the alleged molestation of a minor girl in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas.
A minor girl was allegedly molested at a government hospital in Howrah by a lab technician. The police said that they have arrested the accused.
According to the study which got 3,885 responses, one-third of doctors doing night shift duty in India feel unsafe, these include mostly women.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced plans to introduce a new bill in the state assembly that seeks to impose capital punishment for rapists within seven days of the crime.
West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari, responding to the BJP's call for a 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh', accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of ruining the state and establishing a "jungle raj."
The introduction of this Bill comes in response to the recent rape-murder of a woman medic at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, which has intensified calls for tougher measures against sexual violence.
Security on August 28 has been beefed up in Kolkata amid BJP's call for a 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh'. 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' has been called by the BJP to protest against the state government after the police used lathi charges and tear gas on protestors during Nabanna Abhiyan, on August 28.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: A polygraph test can help assess inaccuracies in statements of suspects and witnesses. By monitoring their psychological responses- heart rate, breathing patterns, sweating, BP investigators can determine if there are discrepancies in their responses.
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