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RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder incident | Congress leader Supriya Shrinate says, "... Why did the local administration try to cover up the crime? The violence we saw yesterday is unacceptable and it is not the answer to anything..
RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder incident | Congress leader Supriya Shrinate says, "... Why did the local administration try to cover up the crime? The violence we saw yesterday is unacceptable and it is not the answer to anything..
The incident was extremely unfortunate. What happened with the woman doctor has raised a big question. Where are women, half the population of the country, safe?... What is happening with women in this country? Why did the local administration try to cover up the crime? The violence we saw yesterday is unacceptable and it is not the answer to anything..
The incident took place amid midnight protests by women against the horrific rape-murder of the doctor at the hospital on August 9, 2024. A group of people, disguised as protestors, entered the hospital premises, vandalised property and pelted stones at policemen, they said.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) lashed out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government saying that the State government is directly responsible for this collapse of public order. BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari alleged that the vandalism was carried out by “TMC goons” sent by party supremo Mamata Banerjee.
The body of the woman postgraduate trainee was found inside a seminar hall of the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. A civic volunteer has been arrested in connection with the crime.
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August 15, 2024 19:50
FORDA resumes strike after backlash from resident doctors
A resident doctors’ federation announced to continue its protest in Delhi, a day after medics slammed it for calling off the agitation following the health ministry’s “verbal” assurance to meet its demands, including bringing a law to curb attacks on medical personnel.
Resident doctors across major government hospitals in Delhi, including AIIMS, VMMC-Safdarjung Hospital and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, shut down elective services on Monday morning and went on strike, demanding better security and safety measures for medical personnel, and the central law.
The announcement by the Federation of Resident Doctors’ Associations (FORDA) came after Resident Doctors’ Associations (RDAs) of many hospitals on Wednesday accused it of taking the decision to end the protest without consulting them and “backstabbing” the medical fraternity.
- PTI
August 15, 2024 19:33
Swati Maliwal urges Bengal CM to take “strictest action”
Former chief of Delhi Commission for Women Swati Maliwal has written a letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to ensure severe punishment for the accused and also for those who are trying to save them.
”The inhuman atrocities inflicted upon this young woman have brought shame upon humanity and triggered widespread protests across the country. As someone who has long advocated for the protection of women’s rights, I have been following this case with close attention, and the more I learn, the deeper my revulsion grows,” Swati Maliwal wrote in a letter to the West Bengal CM.
- ANI
August 15, 2024 19:16
Left demands Mamata’s resignation as Health and Home minister
The CPI(M)-led Left Front on Thursday demanded the resignation of CM Mamata Banerjee as West Bengal’s Health and Home minister over the violence at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Chief Minister Banerjee holds the Health and Home portfolios.
- PTI
August 15, 2024 17:59
Nine persons detained
Police have so far detained nine persons for their alleged involvement in the incident.
- PTI
August 15, 2024 17:58
Political parties trying to foment trouble, says Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused opposition political parties of being behind the vandalism.
Mr. Banerjee said she does not hold the students or doctors responsible for their protests and instead, she accused certain political parties of attempting to incite trouble.
“Police are looking into the matter. I don’t have any complaints against the students or the agitating doctors. But there are certain political parties which are trying to foment trouble. If you go through the video, you will get to see what happened,” she said.
- PTI
August 15, 2024 17:56
“12 years later...we are still waiting for change”: Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan
Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan condemned the gruesome rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Taking to Instagram, Kareena wrote, “12 years later; the same story; the same protest. But we are still waiting for change.”
- ANI
August 15, 2024 17:32
“BJP always desperate to attack Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee”: TMC leader Shatrughan Sinha
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shatrughan Sinha praised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, describing her as a woman of substance and a symbol of women empowerment. He also criticised the BJP, accusing the party of being ‘desperate and frustrated’ in its continuous attacks on the Chief Minister over incidents in the state.
Mr. Sinha said that Mamata Banerjee was an example of ‘women empowerment’ who faced numerous challenges to achieve success as a leader and said that the entire nation takes pride in her accomplishments. “There is only one woman CM in the entire country and we talk about women empowerment. Mamata Banerjee is a woman of substance and she has struggled a lot to reach this position. She proved herself as a successful leader. The entire country is proud of her,” he said.
- ANI
August 15, 2024 16:05
CPI leader Annie Raja condemns midnight attack at Kolkata hospital
Communist Party of India leader Annie Raja on August 15 condemned the mob violence at the Kolkata hospital where a woman was brutally raped and murdered last week.
“We condemn such mob violence which took place last night. Who should have prevented that? Who is responsible for the law and order situation? It is the State government,” Annie Raja, the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW) General Secretary told PTI.
Ms. Raja lamented that while political blame games take place after such incidents, no concrete action is taken to ensure safety of women. “Until and unless all political parties take it as a serious political issue, this can’t be addressed. Finally, who are the victims? Who are the sufferers? It is the women and the girls,” she said.
August 15, 2024 15:28
BJP demands Mamata’s resignation, to hold candlelight rally to her residence
Demanding the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the BJP said its women’s wing will hold a candlelight rally to her residence on August 16 in protest.
Alleging that law and order has “failed” in the State, BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar said that the saffron party will also hold a sit-in demonstration near RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a woman postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered last week, leading to huge protests.
He said that the BJP’s women’s wing will hold a candlelight rally to Ms. Banerjee’s south Kolkata residence at Kalighat from Hazra crossing on Friday to protest the vandalism at RG Kar Hospital in the early hours of Thursday. - PTI
August 15, 2024 15:00
Vandalism at RG Kar Hospital shame to society: Bengal Governor
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose said that the vandalism in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata is a shame to civil society.
Unidentified miscreants vandalised a part of the hospital where a woman doctor was found dead allegedly after being raped last week.
Mr. Bose paid a visit to the Hospital today (August 15, 2024) afternoon to take stock of the situation. He spoke to the agitating doctors there and expressed concern over the security of women in the State.
“Yesterday’s vandalism is a shame to civil society. It’s a shame to the entire humanity that young girls are not protected. This bloodbath cannot be allowed anymore. This must stop,” Mr. Bose told reporters at the hospital.
“I am with you and we will work together to solve this. I assure you justice. My ears and eyes are open,” Mr. Bose told the students.
The Governor also inspected the Emergency Department which was ransacked. — PTI
August 15, 2024 14:09
States should act on crimes against women with utmost urgency, instill fear among perpetrators: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 said State governments should act on crimes against women with “utmost urgency” and called for instilling deterrence among perpetuators, his comments coming in the backdrop of the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata.
“Crimes against women should be probed swiftly, and stringent punishment given to those who commit such demonic acts,” PM Modi said, stressing the need for societal introspection and creating fear of consequences among perpetrators. - PTI
August 15, 2024 14:07
Law and order deteriorated in Bengal in last 10 years: Governor C.V. Ananda Bose
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Thursday said, “I will try to reconcile conflicts and bring justice to the protesting doctors.”
The Bengal governor said he had sent a letter the CM on August 13 with regard to give protection to the medical fraternity.
August 15, 2024 13:52
Supriya Shrinate questions ‘cover-up’ attempt in doctor’s rape-murder, condemns violence in Bengal
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate has sharply criticised the West Bengal government over the recent rape and murder of a female doctor, questioning why the local administration allegedly attempted to cover up the crime.
“The incident was extremely unfortunate. What happened to the woman doctor raises a critical question: Where is the safety for women, who constitute half the population? What is happening to women in this country? Why did the local administration try to cover up the crime? The violence we saw yesterday is unacceptable and it is not the answer to anything,” Ms. Shrinate, the chairperson of social media and digital platforms in Congress’ communication department, told ANI.
August 15, 2024 13:36
Agitating doctors meet Bengal Governor, seek help after attacks by hooligans
A group of at least 20 doctors from various State-run medical establishments in Kolkata called on West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on August 15 and sought his intervention after unidentified miscreants vandalised a portion of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, an official said.
The doctors, mostly women, also told Mr. Bose that they were feeling insecure.
The vandalism took place amid midnight protests by women in various parts of the state against the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor in the seminar hall of the RG Kar Hospital last week. - PTI
August 15, 2024 13:06
Governor Ananda Bose to visit RG Kar hospital
Official sources said that West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose will be visiting the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital after it was vandalized by a mob on August 14 night. “We will take positive action, which will be acceptable to all. You will get justice,” said Mr. Bose to protesting doctors.
- Shiv Sahay Singh
August 15, 2024 13:03
Bengal government directly responsible for public order collapse: IMA
After an unidentified mob vandalised the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) issued a statement condemning the violence. The IMA has stated that such vandalism with impunity points to anarchy. The IMA lashed out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government saying that the state government is directly responsible for this collapse of public order.
“RG Kar Medical College which is at the centre of national attention for the past week due to the rape and murder of the Chest medicine PG student has been vandalised by hooligans. The protesting young medical students have been targeted. The authorities who by their negligence had allowed such a heinous crime to happen have once again failed to maintain law and order when the all-important CBI investigations are going on,” the IMA stated.
“Such vandalism with impunity points to anarchy and the breaking down of law and order. The state Government is directly responsible for this collapse of public order. IMA condemns this mindless violence and is apprehensive of the loss of crucial evidence. IMA has called for an emergency consultation meeting with all its state branches today to chart out further action,” the IMA added further.- ANI
August 15, 2024 13:00
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