Sanjoy Roy was presented before the court after his arrest, and the judge ordered custody to facilitate further investigation. The case has drawn significant public and media attention.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: It is learnt that while CISF personnel will be mainly responsible for the security of the inner tier within the hospital premises, the outer tier- outside the hospital gate- will rest with the Kolkata Police.
Kolkata rape-murder case: The lie detection test can only be done after a permission from the court and the consent of the suspect. The rape and killing of the junior doctor in a seminar hall of the hospital has sparked widespread protests.
The Kolkata doctor rape and murder case has triggered nationwide protests led by medics, demanding justice for the victim's family and protection for the medical fraternity.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: The appointment came soon after Suharita Paul, the Principal of RG Kar Hospital, was removed from her position.
The Union government has asked the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to take over the security of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Police officers quickly arrived at the scene, recovered the body, and sent it for a post-mortem examination. This incident occurs amidst a nationwide outcry following the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata.
Kolkata Police ASI Arup Dutta was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday as he is the close aide of prime accused Sanjor Roy.
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, alongside his wife Dona, will show solidarity with the protesters. Ganguly also changed his social media profile picture to black in mourning, following criticism of his earlier comments about the crime.
Amit the ongoing protests, the Supreme Court has constituted a 10-member task force to formulate a national protocol to ensure safety and facilities for doctors. The task force will submit its interim report within three weeks and the final report within two months.
Social activists said that the government's duty is to ensure that women should be able to work anywhere in the state safely and with dignity.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: The body of the 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor, who was allegedly raped and killed inside a seminar hall of the state-run hospital, was found on August 9. Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested in this connection.
Earlier in the day, Governor Bose held meetings with the President and Vice President, briefing them of the development related to the case.
The protesting doctors want the CBI to catch the culprits and for the court to impose the maximum punishment on them. They also want an assurance from the government that "no such incidents occur in the future".
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: The 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and killed at RG Kar Hospital.
A TMC leader said that there are differences within the party on how the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case should have been tackled. TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar Ray was summoned by the Kolkata Police over his strong stand on the matter.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: The body of the 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor, who was allegedly raped and killed inside a seminar hall of the state-run hospital, was found on August 9. Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested in this connection.
The CBI has questioned former Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital for the last three days over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor on August 9. Take a look at some of the questions the CBI asked him during questioning.
Massive peaceful protests have broken out on the streets of various parts of the country. OPD services were suspended all over the nation in protest, however, Emergency services remained operational.
Another video showed a group of people holding burning rods and setting the elephant on fire. The viral video has sparked a huge uproar on social media with the netizens calling the incident ‘inhuman’.
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