Kolkata doctor case: The tragic death of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has shocked Kolkata. The case has led to protests by doctors, acts of violence, and a CBI investigation. Also, a day after a violent mob ransacked RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata police announced on Friday the arrest of 19 suspects allegedly involved in the attack on the hospital premises. “19 arrests so far in RG Kar hospital vandalism. Five of them were identified by social media feedback. If you recognise any of the suspects from our earlier posts, kindly inform us. Thank you for your support and trust,” Kolkata Police posted on their official handle on X.
Meanwhile, here are the top developments in this case
1. Crime and Arrest: Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested by the CBI in connection with the murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor. Her body was discovered last Friday at the hospital.
2. CBI Investigation: The CBI is thoroughly investigating the case using a multi-faceted approach. This includes medical examinations, forensic analysis, and coordination with the Kolkata Police.
3. Forensic Evidence: The CBI’s Special Crime Unit is analyzing evidence from the seminar hall, including fingerprints and other forensic materials, to link Roy to the crime.
4. Gang-Rape Allegations: The victim’s parents allege that she was gang-raped. Forensic reports indicate the presence of 150 mg of semen in her body, suggesting multiple perpetrators.
5. Timeline of Events: The autopsy revealed the trainee doctor suffered multiple injuries and was smothered to death. The estimated time of death is between 3 and 5 am on the day of the incident.
6. Misreporting and Delayed Action: The case was initially misreported as a suicide, leading to delayed police action. The Calcutta High Court is now looking into the reasons behind this misreporting.
7. Doctor Protests: Doctors are demanding better protection through a Central Healthcare Protection Act. Despite some organizations withdrawing their protests, others, including AIIMS Delhi’s resident doctors, continue to strike.
8. Pressure for More Arrests: The victim’s parents claim the complexity of the crime indicates more than one perpetrator, but no additional arrests have been made.
9. Legal Demands: Doctors across India are pushing for a national law to protect medical professionals, ensuring uniform safety measures across all states.
10. Leadership Changes: Dr. Sandip Ghosh, who led RG Kar Medical College during the incident, faced backlash for victim-blaming remarks and inadequate safety measures. He was asked to step down but was surprisingly reinstated as the principal of Calcutta Medical College 24 hours later.
