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Calcutta HC Criticizes Mamata Govt Over RG Kar Hospital Vandalism by 7,000-Strong Mob

Aug 16, 2024, 06:44 AM

The Calcutta High Court has criticized the West Bengal government for its handling of the vandalism incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The incident occurred on the night of August 14 during a protest against the rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor. A mob of approximately 7,000 people caused significant damage to the hospital premises. The court questioned the state's failure to prevent the violence and labeled it as an 'absolute failure of state machinery.' The court's reprimand is directed towards the administration led by Mamata Banerjee.