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Junior Doctors Demand Resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Over Rape-Murder Case

Sep 2, 2024, 11:13 AM

A woman postgraduate trainee doctor was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. In response, junior doctors from various medical colleges have organized protests demanding the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal. They allege police inaction in preventing vandalism at the hospital on August 14. The protests included rallies to the Kolkata Police headquarters and burning effigies. One accused, Sanjay Roy, has been arrested in connection with the case, and the Indian Medical Association has suspended the membership of Dr. Sandip Ghosh.