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Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: RG Kar hospital ex-principal Ghosh, police officer sent to CBI custody till September 17
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is set to hold a meeting with a delegation of junior doctors at her residence later today.
Post Banerjee's visit to the protest site, the junior doctors wrote to the CM calling a welcome move and a "goodwill gesture." They also asked for another meeting in order to resolve the impasse between the state and the protesting medics.
Earlier today, Mamata Banerjee visited site outside Swasthya Bhawan in Salt Lake where junior doctors have been agitating.
Despite Mamata's arrival, chants for justice persisted at the protest site. The chief minister, holding the microphone for several minutes, struggled to begin her speech amid the ongoing chaos. She has been requesting permission to address the crowd.
I have come forward by leading the student movement, I have also struggled a lot in my life, I understand your struggle. I am not worried about my position. It rained all night yesterday, you were sitting here protesting, I was worried all night. After listening to your demands, I will study them. I do not run the government alone, I will definitely find a solution by studying your demands with senior officials. Whoever is found guilty will definitely be punished. I am asking for some time from you. The state government will not take any action against you (protesting doctors). I request you to return to work. All the work related to the development, infrastructure, security of the hospital has been started and will be done further: CM Mamata Banerjee. Stay with TOI for latest updates.
Post Banerjee's visit to the protest site, the junior doctors wrote to the CM calling a welcome move and a "goodwill gesture." They also asked for another meeting in order to resolve the impasse between the state and the protesting medics.
Earlier today, Mamata Banerjee visited site outside Swasthya Bhawan in Salt Lake where junior doctors have been agitating.
Despite Mamata's arrival, chants for justice persisted at the protest site. The chief minister, holding the microphone for several minutes, struggled to begin her speech amid the ongoing chaos. She has been requesting permission to address the crowd.
I have come forward by leading the student movement, I have also struggled a lot in my life, I understand your struggle. I am not worried about my position. It rained all night yesterday, you were sitting here protesting, I was worried all night. After listening to your demands, I will study them. I do not run the government alone, I will definitely find a solution by studying your demands with senior officials. Whoever is found guilty will definitely be punished. I am asking for some time from you. The state government will not take any action against you (protesting doctors). I request you to return to work. All the work related to the development, infrastructure, security of the hospital has been started and will be done further: CM Mamata Banerjee. Stay with TOI for latest updates.
23:29 (IST) Sep 15
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Rift between protesting doctors, claims TMC leader Kunal Ghosh
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said that there is a division among the junior doctors protesting in Kolkata. He posted an audio clip of an alleged conversation between the doctors and stated that while one group is seeking a resolution, another group wants to continue the disturbance.
"From the audio clip, it is clear that one section of the doctors wants a solution whereas the other section wants the disturbance to continue, this is an indication that taking a predetermined decision, one section wants a solution and another does not. So when Mamata Banerjee came out of the house, she asked them with folded hands to participate in the meeting, she said that it had been three hours, you come into the house and talk, but they did not agree," said Ghosh.
"From the audio clip, it is clear that one section of the doctors wants a solution whereas the other section wants the disturbance to continue, this is an indication that taking a predetermined decision, one section wants a solution and another does not. So when Mamata Banerjee came out of the house, she asked them with folded hands to participate in the meeting, she said that it had been three hours, you come into the house and talk, but they did not agree," said Ghosh.
20:13 (IST) Sep 15
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Doctors take out protest march demanding justice for RG Kar victim
A day after their proposed talks with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to resolve the impasse over the RG Kar issue fell through, agitating junior doctors on Sunday took out a mega protest march in Salt Lake area demanding justice for the victim. Holding placards with slogans such as 'Arji noi dabi kor' (don't request but demand), hundreds of agitators drenched in rain marched from Central Park to Swasthya Bhawan, the headquarters of the state health department, where they have been staging a sit-in for the last six days.
They also raised demands for the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, West Bengal health secretary and other officials.
They also raised demands for the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, West Bengal health secretary and other officials.
19:48 (IST) Sep 15
RG Kar hospital ex-principal, police officer sent to CBI custody till September 17 in Kolkata rape-murder case
A local court in Kolkata on Sunday remanded former RG Kar hospital principal Sandip Ghosh and Tala police station officer-in-charge Abhijit Mondal to CBI custody until September 17. The central agency had produced both individuals before the court in connection to the rape and murder of a doctor at the state-run hospital.
Read more15:47 (IST) Sep 15
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Sandip Ghosh and Abhijit Mandal sent to police custody till September 17
Ghosh is already under judicial over financial irregularities case regarding RG Kar Hospital. He is additionally charged with tampering with evidence along with Mandal.
22:38 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: It seems government is not serious about talks to resolve RG Kar impasse, said the agitating doctors
This came after the talks that were scheduled to be held between Mamata and the doctors failed again over disagreements regarding live streaming and recording the meet.
22:14 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: Imagine, snubbing protesting junior doctors, who came all the way to her residence, to resolve stalemate, BJP slams Mamata
"She is feeling slighted because the Junior Doctors are demanding transparency and didn’t give in, despite wait of a few hours. Just think about the parents of RG Kar MCH rape and murder victim’s parents, who were made to wait for hours to see their dead daughter’s face. What about 840 hours of Junior Doctors? Why can't Mamata Banerjee agree to a live telecast or at least a two-way video recording? What is the logic of providing the recording two days later? The Supreme Court is to hear the matter four days later. Hence, the logic that the matter is subjudice is a hogwash. What is the WB Govt planning to do with the video?" Amit Malviya said in a post on X.
"Mamata Banerjee claims that some people are playing politics. Really? Isn't it true that a journalist (who holds a position in WB Govt while serving as editor of a channel) was sent to mediate? The acting DGP of West Bengal Police was constantly confabulating with him to steer the situation. What was he doing in the negotiations, if not politicking? Isn't it true that some ultra Left elements, who are agents of the TMC, held meeting with a political consulting firm, working for the TMC? Isn't it true that they were given the task of seeding division in the ranks of protesting doctors? Isn't this ultra Left gang the same people, who are scribbling and damaging walls of BJP’s State HQ, just 50 meters away from the doctors’ protest site? The Junior Doctors must be cautious of the Trojan horses planted by the TMC. They might come in the garb of being ‘kind and considerate senior Leftists’ but are paid agents of the TMC," he added.
"Mamata Banerjee claims that some people are playing politics. Really? Isn't it true that a journalist (who holds a position in WB Govt while serving as editor of a channel) was sent to mediate? The acting DGP of West Bengal Police was constantly confabulating with him to steer the situation. What was he doing in the negotiations, if not politicking? Isn't it true that some ultra Left elements, who are agents of the TMC, held meeting with a political consulting firm, working for the TMC? Isn't it true that they were given the task of seeding division in the ranks of protesting doctors? Isn't this ultra Left gang the same people, who are scribbling and damaging walls of BJP’s State HQ, just 50 meters away from the doctors’ protest site? The Junior Doctors must be cautious of the Trojan horses planted by the TMC. They might come in the garb of being ‘kind and considerate senior Leftists’ but are paid agents of the TMC," he added.
21:51 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: CBI arrests Sandip Ghosh and a policeman in rape-murder case of medic
Ghosh is already under judicial over financial irregularities case regarding RG Kar Hospital.
21:48 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: MOS Chandrima Bhattacharya said it was too late and no meeting was possible now, a doctor said after talk fails
“We are ready to sit anywhere and had demanded transparency. We asked for live streaming. When they said it was not possible. We asked both parties to video record the meeting to which they denied. They said they would record the video and would provide it to us only after the SC permission. The CM asked us to come inside and have tea. We had a meeting among ourselves and decided meet them without video recording and were ready to only have the minutes. But when we went there to inform the same to them, then MOS Chandrima Bhattacharya said it was too late and no meeting was possible now. And the MOS left soon,” he said.
21:38 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: Meeting called off, doctors leave in tears, 'disappointed'
“We wanted the meeting to happen and had moved away from all our demands. But they asked us to leave and even threatened that if we don’t leave they will force us out. They said they couldn’t wait for three hours while we had been waiting for 35 days. It means this is what they had planned. We had faith in the CM but this is what we received in return. We are disappointed,” said a protesting doctor.
21:27 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: Chief secretary Manoj Pant and other officials leave from the residence of CM Mamata Banerjee after meet
The junior doctors had demanded live streaming of the meeting. The CM said it couldn't be allowed as the matter was under sub-judice.
21:10 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: 'At least have some tea,' Mamata Banerjee requests doctors to come inside her house
"15 of you were supposed to come here but 40 of you have come here. Can 40 people be accommodated inside a person's house? I have made all the arrangements for you, though. I beg you all to come inside. If you don't want to hold a meeting, then at least have some tea," she said.
"All of us - chief secretary, DGP and home secretary - are waiting for you all. We have given you umbrellas so that you don't get wet (in the rainfall). We have also made arrangements for you to sit inside. Please come inside and just have a tea," she added.
"All of us - chief secretary, DGP and home secretary - are waiting for you all. We have given you umbrellas so that you don't get wet (in the rainfall). We have also made arrangements for you to sit inside. Please come inside and just have a tea," she added.
20:53 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: 'I request you with folded hands,' Mamata asked the protesting doctors to come inside
The CM came out of her home at 8.25pm and asked the protesting doctors to come inside her home and start the meeting.
“I request you with folded hands. I have made place for you to sit and have also provided umbrellas. Why are you getting drenched? We will record the entire proceedings but cannot release the video now as the case is under hearing at Supreme Court. Have faith in me. I will provide the recording to you later after taking permission from the SC,” she told the protesters.
“I request you with folded hands. I have made place for you to sit and have also provided umbrellas. Why are you getting drenched? We will record the entire proceedings but cannot release the video now as the case is under hearing at Supreme Court. Have faith in me. I will provide the recording to you later after taking permission from the SC,” she told the protesters.
20:43 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: You can't keep on insulting me like this, says Mamata after deadlock over live stream
"We will video-record the meeting to end RG Kar impasse, will provide it to you after Supreme Court's nod," she said. Waiting for so many days for the meeting to end RG Kar impasse, request you to hold talks, she added.
20:30 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: There is no question of disbelief but we have to answer the protesting doctors, says a doctor waiting outside CM house
"We were waiting in front of CM's house. Senior officials spoke with us. We told them we demand livestreaming. They said not possible as it's CM's house. We then told them that we have come with our videographer. They told us they won't allow our videographer either. We asked them the exact reason why it will not being allowed. They said it's a security zone. There is no question of disbelief but we have to answer the protesting doctors. But we are still waiting," he said.
19:49 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: Meeting yet to start as doctors demand live streaming, govt not ready
The Mamata government said that a video recording of the meet would be provided. While leaving their dharana Mancha the team of delegates did not answer media questions of their live streaming condition. Even as the team was silent there was unison slogan from the rest of the agitating doctors for live streaming.
Furthers, the junior doctors were not being allowed to take their cellphones in the meeting. The doctors had also brought two videographers with them to record the meet. However, they weren't allowed to attend.
Furthers, the junior doctors were not being allowed to take their cellphones in the meeting. The doctors had also brought two videographers with them to record the meet. However, they weren't allowed to attend.
19:40 (IST) Sep 14
The mother of the victim in the tragic rape-murder case at RG Medical College and Hospital criticized West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for failing to be transparent about holding the culprits accountable. She highlighted concerns about evidence being destroyed at the crime scene and the arrest of only one suspect.
19:18 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: Meeting underway at CM Mamata Banerjee's residence
The doctors had a first round of meeting with the chief secretary outside the Mamata Banerjee's home before they entered her home for another round of meeting with the chief minister.
18:53 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: A delegation of junior doctors reach Mamata's residence for crucial meet
The bus carrying protesting junior doctors reached Kalighat at 6.40pm and they got off the bus on the Hazra Road – Harish Chatterjee Road crossing as the delegation of junior doctors walked in a procession towards CM Mamata Banerjee’s home. The meeting is set to start around 7pm. Apart from the CM, CS Manoj Pant, HS Nandini Chakraborty, MOS Chandrima Bhattacharya and DGP Rajiv Kumar are likely to attend the meeting with the doctors.
18:41 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: We want the CM to accept the 5-point demands of junior doctors, says victim's mother
"We want the CM to accept the 5-point demands of junior doctors and find a solution. I see that the administration, police administration, health department all are at fault. The junior doctors are suffering a lot, we want a solution as soon as possible by talking to them and accepting their demands," she said.
18:16 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: A delegation of junior doctors left for CM Mamata Banerjee's residence to attend meeting
18:02 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: We will attend meeting to resolve RG Kar impasse at CM's residence, place five demands before her, say doctors
"CM Mamata Banerjee came to our protest site. We are happy that the door for discussion and dialogue is open from both sides. For this, we have also sent a mail to the CM office, in which we have told her that we are very happy that you came and we are sure that you are ready to discuss the five-point demand addressed to you by the West Bengal Junior Doctors Front. We are also ready for discussion, whenever they call us, we are ready," said one of the protesting doctors Arif.
17:38 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: Doctors invited for discussion with CM Mamata Banerjee at 6pm today
17:34 (IST) Sep 14
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury accused Mamata Banerjee of not addressing any of the key demands made by the protesting junior doctors. Chowdhury charged that Mamata was employing cunning "tactics" to end the month-long agitation, which has plunged the state’s healthcare system into crisis.
17:17 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: Junior doctors' front calls CM Mamata's visit a 'welcome step'
"We are grateful that you have showed an exceptional goodwill gesture by coming amidst us in this adverse weather and shared your thoughts with us. We take this as a welcome step towards our smooth discussion and collective clarity of our five point demands for which we have been protesting peacefully for the last thirty five days," they said in a letter to the CM said.
"We are more than willing to have a discussion in your esteemed presence with adequate representations and proper transparency as agreed by both the parties. We are eagerly awaiting for your positive response to end this impasse. Kindly let us know the place and time of convention of the meeting," it added.
"We are more than willing to have a discussion in your esteemed presence with adequate representations and proper transparency as agreed by both the parties. We are eagerly awaiting for your positive response to end this impasse. Kindly let us know the place and time of convention of the meeting," it added.
16:52 (IST) Sep 14
Amit Malviya questioned Banerjee's motives for the visit, asserting, "She should be condemned in the strongest terms for her sly and insincere behavior. It is clear she lacks the intent to resolve the crisis and deliver justice for the rape and murder victim at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital. Her inflated ego is harming West Bengal’s public healthcare system."
16:13 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: Mamata Banerjee went to meet protesting doctors but did not leave her cunningness behind, says Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
"For the past several days our students and children are protesting over this issue (RG Kar Medical College & Hospital rape & murder case)...we have been requesting the CM to meet the protesters once but she didn't meet them...When she (Mamata Banerjee) went to meet them but did not leave her cunningness behind... The doctor students had put forward their 5 demands," he said.
"At least one of their demands should have been met. If the Kolkata Police Commissioner had been removed from his post, would there have been an earthquake? One after the other tactics are being adopted in a planned manner to break the movement... What was the harm in fulfilling 2-4 of the 5 demands?... This is Mamata Banerjee's cunningness. She (Mamata Banerjee) should leave her cunningness and talk to the students face to face, this is our demand," he added.
"At least one of their demands should have been met. If the Kolkata Police Commissioner had been removed from his post, would there have been an earthquake? One after the other tactics are being adopted in a planned manner to break the movement... What was the harm in fulfilling 2-4 of the 5 demands?... This is Mamata Banerjee's cunningness. She (Mamata Banerjee) should leave her cunningness and talk to the students face to face, this is our demand," he added.
15:50 (IST) Sep 14
Mamata's visit to junior doctors' protest site was 'photo-op to sow seeds of suspicion among medical fraternity': BJP
The BJP on Saturday criticized West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's unexpected visit to the junior doctors' protest, calling it a 'photo-op' and accusing her of attempting to create 'suspicion' within the medical community.
This response followed Banerjee's unannounced visit to the protest site, where she promised to address their concerns and take action if any wrongdoing was found.
This response followed Banerjee's unannounced visit to the protest site, where she promised to address their concerns and take action if any wrongdoing was found.
14:00 (IST) Sep 14
West Bengal chief ,inister Mamata Banerjee visited the site of a junior doctors' protest in Salt Lake on Saturday.
13:59 (IST) Sep 14
I have come forward by leading the student movement, I have also struggled a lot in my life, I understand your struggle. I am not worried about my position. It rained all night yesterday, you were sitting here protesting, I was worried all night. After listening to your demands, I will study them. I do not run the government alone, I will definitely find a solution by studying your demands with senior officials. Whoever is found guilty will definitely be punished. I am asking for some time from you. The state government will not take any action against you (protesting doctors). I request you to return to work. All the work related to the development, infrastructure, security of the hospital has been started and will be done further: CM Mamata Banerjee
13:53 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: 'She didn’t interact or for that matter even hear the protesting doctors' says Amit Malviya
13:49 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: 'Not ready to compromise'
Not ready to compromise on our demands till discussions are held, say agitating doctors after CM Mamata visits their protest site.
13:43 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: 'My last attempt'
This is my last attempt to resolve the crisis says CM Mamata Banerjee
13:40 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: 'Dissolving patient welfare'
CM Mamata Banerjee announces dissolving patient welfare committee of RG Kar hospital where doctor was raped, murdered.
13:31 (IST) Sep 14
I came to meet you as your 'didi' not as chief minister: Mamata to protesting doctors amid chants of 'we want justice'.
13:26 (IST) Sep 14
'You will get justice, I assure you' says, CM Mamata Banerjee after meeting protesting doctors
13:22 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: 'Slogans demanding justice continue'
Even after Mamata arrived, slogans demanding justice continued at the protest site. The Chief Minister standing with the microphone for several minutes. She is unable start her speech. Some chaos ensued at the protest site. The Chief Minister is requesting to be allowed to speak.
13:19 (IST) Sep 14
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Live Updates: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Swasthya Bhawan in Kolkata to meet the protesting doctors
15:56 (IST) Sep 13
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Hawkers plan counter-rally against street protests
Hawkers who sell their wares from pavements and street corners around the city are planning to take out rallies demanding 'justice' and protection of their livelihood, claiming their business has been hit because of continuous disruptions from rallies demanding justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim.
Read more15:44 (IST) Sep 13
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: ED raids in Chinar Park, Tala & Kalindi in financial graft probe against Sandip Ghosh
Enforcement Directorate, looking into the alleged financial crime at the R G Kar Medical College, conducted searches at three places, including former principal of the medical college Sandip Ghosh's house and residence of Khama Louha - one of the accused persons mentioned in the CBI's FIR.
Read more15:02 (IST) Sep 13
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Agitating doctors write to President Murmu, PM Modi seeking their intervention
Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal have written to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting their intervention in the RG Kar hospital impasse. Copies of the four-page letter written by the West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front were also sent to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Union Health Minister JP Nadda. A post-graduate trainee was raped and murdered in state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. Junior doctors have been on 'cease work' since then. "Your intervention in these trying times will act as a beacon of light to us all, showing us the way ahead out of the darkness that surrounds us," they wrote. One of the agitating doctors, Aniket Mahato, said that the letter was drafted earlier this month and sent on Thursday night.
14:24 (IST) Sep 13
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Fissures in medical community over CM Mamata Banerjee meet cancellation
The last-minute cancellation of the junior doctors' meeting with chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday evening exposed fissures in the city's medical community for the first time since they closed ranks to fight for justice over a month ago. Within minutes of the doctors backing out of the meeting after the govt refused to livestream it, several doctors took to social media to air their grievance against the move, with some calling it a wrong step. Others, however, felt that the govt could have allowed the livestreaming for the sake of breaking the stalemate.
Read more13:40 (IST) Sep 13
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Patient’s son threatens Kolkata hospital doctors with ‘RG Kar rerun’, held
The son of a patient admitted to a private hospital on EM Bypass was arrested on Thursday for allegedly misbehaving with two doctors-a male and a female-and threatening them that "an RG Kar would happen here" on Wednesday.
Read more13:16 (IST) Sep 13
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Junior doctors continue their protests in Salt Lake Area of Kolkata
Junior doctors in Kolkata continued their protests on Friday against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The protest was held near Swasthya Bhawan in the Salt Lake area of Kolkata city as doctors chanted slogans demanding justice for the victim. On Thursday, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee urged the protesting doctors to return to work, adding that she has no greed for her CM post, but is more concerned about justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim and treatment for ordinary citizens.
12:55 (IST) Sep 13
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: TMC's Derek O'Brien targets CBI over delay in charge sheet
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien Friday questioned the delay in filing a charge sheet by the CBI in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. In a post on the social media platform X, the TMC leader demanded "swift justice". "How long will the RG Kar victim's family have to wait for justice," O'Brien, the TMC's Parliamentary Party Leader in the Rajya Sabha, said in the post. The Supreme Court is monitoring the case, he said, adding, "CBI has the accused & all the evidence. Why is it not filing a chargesheet & starting trial?" "We all want swift justice. Why is CBI delaying the trial? We need answers," O'Brien said.
12:39 (IST) Sep 13
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: West Bengal health dept seeks data on medicos resuming work after September 9 Supreme Court order
The state health department on Thursday asked principals of all medical colleges to send the number of junior doctors who have resumed duty after the Sept 9 Supreme Court order. Though the directive from the director of medical education (DME) sought the report by afternoon, many were still compiling the data till late at night.
Read more10:39 (IST) Sep 13
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: TMC MP calls agitating medicos 'unfit to become doctors'
Senior TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday criticised junior doctors in West Bengal for their ongoing strike, calling them "inhumane and unfit to become doctors." The MP urged the state government to ensure that they are not allowed to appear for their final exams.
Read more09:46 (IST) Sep 13
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Why Sanjay Roy’s dental impression, mouth swab could be crucial evidence in RG Kar doctor’s rape-murder
The CBI on Tuesday night collected dental impression of Sanjay Roy, arrested for the rape and murder of the 31-year-old PGT doctor at RG Kar. Roy, lodged at Presidency Correctional Home, was again questioned on Wednesday for three-and-a-half hours.
Read more08:35 (IST) Sep 13
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Lawyer of accused Sanjay Roy questions autopsy
Sanjay Roy's lawyer Kabita Sarkar, who has expressed doubts over the post-mortem process of the RG Kar victim, is likely to question in court the process of the autopsy and preservation of fluids retrieved by the police. Roy is the only person, who has so far been arrested for the rape and murder of the RG Kar doctor.
Read more08:23 (IST) Sep 13
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Junior doctors hold a protest for third night in a row at Swasthya Bhawan in Kolkata's Salt Lake area
07:53 (IST) Sep 13
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: CBI quizzes TMC MLA Sudipto Roy and North Bengal lobby member
The CBI on Thursday questioned Trinamool Congress MLA Sudipto Roy, a prominent face of the 'North Bengal lobby' that has been accused in running a health syndicate after the rape and murder of the doctor of R G Kar Medical College. Roy is also the chairman of the Patient Welfare Committee (Rogi Kalyan Samiti) of the R G Kar Medical College. The agency also reached his nursing home at Belgharia.
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The meeting between Mamata Banerjee and a doctors' delegation were called off after it reached a deadlock as the latter wanted livestreaming of the meet but the government disagreed.
Post Banerjee's visit to the protest site, the junior doctors wrote to the CM calling a welcome move and a "goodwill gesture." They also asked for another meeting in order to resolve the impasse between the state and the protesting medics.
Earlier today, Mamata Banerjee visited site outside Swasthya Bhawan in Salt Lake where junior doctors have been agitating.
Despite Mamata's arrival, chants for justice persisted at the protest site. The chief minister, holding the microphone for several minutes, struggled to begin her speech amid the ongoing chaos. She has been requesting permission to address the crowd.
I have come forward by leading the student movement, I have also struggled a lot in my life, I understand your struggle. I am not worried about my position. It rained all night yesterday, you were sitting here protesting, I was worried all night. After listening to your demands, I will study them. I do not run the government alone, I will definitely find a solution by studying your demands with senior officials. Whoever is found guilty will definitely be punished. I am asking for some time from you. The state government will not take any action against you (protesting doctors). I request you to return to work. All the work related to the development, infrastructure, security of the hospital has been started and will be done further: CM Mamata Banerjee
Post Banerjee's visit to the protest site, the junior doctors wrote to the CM calling a welcome move and a "goodwill gesture." They also asked for another meeting in order to resolve the impasse between the state and the protesting medics.
Earlier today, Mamata Banerjee visited site outside Swasthya Bhawan in Salt Lake where junior doctors have been agitating.
Despite Mamata's arrival, chants for justice persisted at the protest site. The chief minister, holding the microphone for several minutes, struggled to begin her speech amid the ongoing chaos. She has been requesting permission to address the crowd.
I have come forward by leading the student movement, I have also struggled a lot in my life, I understand your struggle. I am not worried about my position. It rained all night yesterday, you were sitting here protesting, I was worried all night. After listening to your demands, I will study them. I do not run the government alone, I will definitely find a solution by studying your demands with senior officials. Whoever is found guilty will definitely be punished. I am asking for some time from you. The state government will not take any action against you (protesting doctors). I request you to return to work. All the work related to the development, infrastructure, security of the hospital has been started and will be done further: CM Mamata Banerjee
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