India: Calcutta High Court orders CBI investigation into Bengal’s doctor rape, murder case

Kolkata Police asked to hand over all relevant documents to CBI immediately

Last updated: August 13, 2024 | 15:40

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Activists and medical professionals hold a poster during a protest to condemn the rape and murder of a young medic in Kolkata on August 12, 2024.

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Kolkata, West Bengal: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the sexual assault and murder of a post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9.

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The Calcutta High Court also addressed the appointment of Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College. Ghosh was appointed as the principal of Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata immediately after resigning from RG Kar Medical College, which triggered protests.

The deceased PGT doctor was found dead inside the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. Investigations have confirmed that she was raped and murdered. Reports indicate that her body had scratch marks, suggesting a struggle during the incident.

The IMA demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the case and called for the West Bengal government to ensure the culprits are punished. The IMA also requested a detailed inquiry into the conditions that enabled the crime and urged improvements in the safety of doctors, especially women, in the workplace.