An indefinite strike by doctors across India, prompted by the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, has led to the suspension of elective services in hospitals. Emergency services remain unaffected.
After the gruesome rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, CM Mamata Banerjee met the family of the victim today. She said that if there are more accused and are still not arrested by Sunday, she will hand over the case to CBI.
The victims were pilgrims traveling to Jangli Baba Mandir for a religious ritual when they were struck by a speeding vehicle, the authorities mentioned.
Dr Sandeep Ghosh resigned not only from the post of principal of RG Kar Medical College but also from his government service.
The OPDs and operation theatres will remain shut during the indefinite strike, however, the emergency services will continue to keep urgent health services unaffected.
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Following the recovery of the female doctor's body, the police started the investigation and arrested one suspect. The preliminary autopsy indicates murder after a sexual assault.
Kolkata Police arrested a suspect in the murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The Police said, preliminary findings had indicated she was sexually assaulted before being killed. Moreover, a special investigation team has been formed to probe the case.
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According to the police, ankle-deep water was also reported from several other parts of central and south Kolkata, but traffic movement was not disrupted.
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