Kolkata Doctor Raped and Killed: Accused Washed Clothes After, Say Police

Protests by junior doctors have erupted, with demands for swift punishment for those deemed responsible for a recent crime. The accused, a civic volunteer unaffiliated with the hospital, was found with blood on his shoes, and was subsequently arrested. The victim, a post-graduate trainee, was allegedly raped and murdered in the hospital’s seminar hall. The protests have continued for three days, impacting services in government hospitals across West Bengal.

City Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal visited the medical establishment, reassuring the public of a transparent investigation and urging against the spread of rumors. The accused allegedly attempted to destroy evidence, but the police assert that there is no evidence of other parties being involved. The police await the final post-mortem examination report for further evidence, with initial findings revealing significant injuries to the victim and the possibility of rape following murder. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) and forensic unit collected samples from the crime scene and reconstructed the events, while the police assured the public of transparent investigation and vowed to set up a toll-free number for suggestions and complaints.

The agitating junior doctors are unsatisfied and have committed to continuing their protest until their demands for safety and security are met. Their agitation has garnered national support, prompting the cancellation of senior doctors’ offs and holidays by the state health department. The Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association of India (FORDA) has announced a nationwide halt of elective services in hospitals in solidarity with the ongoing strike. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pledged to seek the death penalty for the perpetrator, and Kolkata Police have deployed a significant contingent at the hospital to ensure the safety of health workers.

Additionally, the hospital authorities have expelled two security personnel for negligence in discharging their duties, contributing to the crime against the doctor.