Kolkata: The brutal rape and murder of a junior woman doctor in Kolkata has ignited widespread protests across the country, with doctors and civilians alike demanding justice and protection. The incident, which has shocked the nation, has led to a strike by doctors nationwide and has prompted opposition parties to intensify their criticism of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of shielding the perpetrators.
The protests began in Kolkata but have quickly spread across India, with various groups, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the leftist student organization Students’ Federation of India (SFI), staging continuous demonstrations. Despite the arrest of Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer implicated in the crime, protesters are demanding accountability for all individuals involved in the heinous act.
Amid the public outcry, questions have been raised about the role of Sandeep Ghosh, the principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the incident occurred. Ghosh was initially transferred and has now been sent on a 21-day leave. His appointment and subsequent handling of the situation have come under intense scrutiny, further fueling the demands for justice.
The case has also reached the Calcutta High Court, which has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the matter. The CBI is now leading the investigation, but unrest continues to grow as accusations of negligence and a possible cover-up swirl around the hospital management and the police.
Opposition leaders, particularly from the BJP, have called for the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of protecting those responsible for the crime. BJP leader Amit Malviya and others have taken to social media to criticize the state government’s handling of the case, alleging that efforts are being made to destroy crucial evidence and protect influential individuals connected to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).
The controversy intensified when the hospital management initially informed the deceased doctor’s mother that her daughter had committed suicide, despite post-mortem findings confirming rape and murder. This premature conclusion has led many to suspect an attempt to cover up the crime, with allegations that the hospital and police may have been complicit in misleading the investigation.
Further questions have arisen about the lack of CCTV footage, as cameras in critical areas were reportedly non-functional at the time of the incident. The seminar hall where the body was found was said to be undergoing repairs, leading to speculation that evidence may have been tampered with. The BJP has accused the hospital authorities of deliberately destroying evidence under the guise of renovation work.
As protests continue to escalate, the demand for justice remains strong. The BJP, in a recent tweet, condemned the situation, stating, “West Bengal is burning in the fire of anger, yet Mamata Banerjee and her sycophantic Kolkata police are engaged in covering up a brutal rape and murder.”
The case has become a focal point for national debate, raising critical questions about the state’s handling of crimes against women and the integrity of the investigation. As the CBI takes charge, all eyes are on how the case will unfold and whether the demands for justice will be met.
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