West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has given a strict warning to the police after protests erupted over the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old woman who was training to be a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The incident has deeply shocked and saddened the community.
Mamata Banerjee made it clear that if the police cannot solve the case by Sunday, August 18, she will hand it over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is a higher authority known for handling serious cases in India. She emphasized how serious the situation is, describing it as “extremely painful” and “shocking.”
The Chief Minister also shared that the victim’s parents believe that someone from within the hospital may have been involved in the crime, adding to the gravity of the situation.
To get to the bottom of the case, the police have brought in a dog squad, video analysis team, and forensic experts to help with the investigation. Banerjee is determined to ensure that justice is served and that those responsible are brought to justice quickly.
Mamata Banerjee Warns of CBI in Kolkata Doctor’s Murder Case
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Monday that the case of the brutal rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) if the police cannot solve it by Sunday.
“If the police fail to resolve this by Sunday, we will transfer the case to the CBI. However, the central agency’s success rate is quite low,” Banerjee stated, according to PTI, after visiting the doctor’s home.
Meanwhile, protests over the incident are ongoing. The principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, has resigned from his position and government service.
“This incident is deeply troubling, and those responsible should face immediate punishment. We’re pushing for a fast-tracked trial to ensure a swift judicial process. It’s shocking that this happened even with nurses and security staff present in the hospital,” Mamata Banerjee said.
“I informed the police that the victim’s parents believe an insider was involved. As a result, we’ve removed the principal, Head of Department, Medical Superintendent cum Vice Principal (MSVP), and the ASP from their positions at the hospital,” she added.
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Nationwide Protests Following Kolkata Doctor’s Tragic Death
On August 9, a trainee doctor was discovered with injuries in a seminar hall at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. An autopsy revealed she was raped and murdered. The accused, Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested on August 10 and is now in 14-day police custody.
The civic volunteer, although not officially linked to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, was a regular visitor there.
In response to recent developments, four petitions have been filed in the Calcutta High Court requesting a CBI investigation into the case. The court is scheduled to review the petitions on Tuesday, August 13.
Previously, Mamata Banerjee stated that the accused might face the death penalty if necessary and emphasized the importance of transferring the case to a fast-track court to ensure swift justice for the victim’s family.
In reaction to the rape and murder of the Kolkata doctor, thousands of doctors and post-graduate students across the nation went on strike. The Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) at Delhi’s AIIMS has issued six demands, including transferring the case to the CBI, taking strict action against the perpetrators, and providing adequate compensation to the victim’s family.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q.1. What warning did Mamata Banerjee give regarding the Kolkata doctor’s case?
Ans. Mamata Banerjee warned that if the police do not solve the case by August 18, she will transfer it to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Q.2. What action has been taken at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital?
Ans. The principal, Head of Department, Medical Superintendent cum Vice Principal, and ASP have been removed from their positions following the incident.
Q.3. What has been the response to the rape and murder case?
Ans. There have been nationwide protests, with doctors and post-graduate students going on strike. The Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) has issued demands for CBI involvement and strict action.
Q.4. What is the current status of the accused in the case?
Ans. The accused, Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer, has been arrested and is in 14-day police custody.
Q.5. What developments are expected in the case?
Ans. Four petitions have been filed in the Calcutta High Court requesting a CBI investigation. The court will hear the matter on August 13.
