Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: IMA Team Meets Victim's Family As CBI Takes Over Probe, Doctors' Protests Continue

A team of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) consisting of 12 members reached the house of the 31-year-old doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata. Notably, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is probing the case following an order by the Calcutta High Court.

There have been protests both inside and beyond the medical community in response to the August 9 incident, which has provoked widespread concern about the safety and security of the women.

The post-graduate trainee doctor was discovered dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. Her family has alleged that she was raped and killed. Doctors from different communities and organisations are protesting against the horrific incident, demanding justice for the victim.

The protests were held in the cities of Kolkata, Guwahati, Hyderabad and Mumbai on Wednesday. The protestors were holding placards, "Justice needs to be served", "No duty without security" and "Justice delayed is Justice denied."

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"President of the Resident Doctors Association, AIIMS, Dr Indra Shekhar Prasad said, "... What happened in Kolkata is not the only incident of its kind. Many such cases are happening daily in the country... Being a doctor is one of the noblest professions, we work in a temple-like atmosphere, and if doctors are not safe, how will the patients feel safe? Till the time we get concrete assurance of a long-term and strict law for the safety and security of doctors, health workers, and hospitals, we will continue with our strike..."

Meanwhile, the West Bengal Police brought Sanjoy Roy, the alleged accused in the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor, to the Central Government Offices (CGO) Complex in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Following a directive from the Calcutta High Court, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken charge of the case and sent a specialised medical and forensic team from Delhi.

The team has arrived at the CGO Complex in Kolkata, and according to CBI sources, this specialised unit is now at the crime scene where the doctor was reportedly assaulted.

Meanwhile, in the latest update in the case, the outpatient department (OPD) services at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital remain suspended on Wednesday. Junior doctors are on strike, and the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) continues its nationwide OPD shutdown in response to the incident.

(With inputs from agency)