Kolkata doctor rape-murder case Highlights: Sourav Ganguly along with daughter takes part in protest

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live: CISF senior officers, including ADG Kundan Krishnan, met with West Bengal government health secretary NS Nigam, the principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and Kolkata police officials to discuss the deployment of CISF personnel, security measures, and other related matters.

RG Kar Medical College & Hospital rape-murder case: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says, “The horrific incident that happened with the doctor of Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, everyone is deeply saddened after this, the level of grief cannot be expressed in words. I would request the doctors that they should return to work.”

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh stated, “The Supreme Court has directed the protesting doctors to resume their duties. Since the investigation is now being handled by the CBI and the Supreme Court is overseeing the case, there is no reason for the doctors to continue their strike. The court has urged them to return to work because many people are suffering due to their absence.”

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live: Regarding the rape and murder incident at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, film director Vivek Agnihotri said, “Since the time of Direct Action Day, rape has been used as a political tool. In Bengal, we need to end communal, political, and electoral violence. To restore Bengal’s greatness, we must completely overhaul the current political system. This government has utterly failed. I’m here because many young people are seeking inspiration. I want them to see that if I can stand up and protest, they can too. To ensure India’s success, we need to make Bengal great again.”

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live: Recounting her daughter's experience with Sanjay Roy, his mother-in-law Durga Devi while speaking to ANI described the relationship as tense adding that Roy thrashed her daughter against which a police complaint was filed.

"My relations with him were very tense," Durga Devi said, adding, "Initially, everything was good for 6 months. When she was 3 months pregnant, he caused a miscarriage. He thrashed her, and a police complaint was registered for the same. Following this, my daughter continued being ill, I bore all her expenses for medicines."

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live: On Wednesday, the AIIMS Delhi administration urged striking resident doctors to return to work to prioritise patient care. The administration announced plans for a comprehensive internal security audit to evaluate safety and security measures on campus, news agency PTI reported.

Additionally, two committees have been established to address safety concerns at the institute and to address other issues raised by the doctors.

The resident doctors at AIIMS have been on strike, calling for central legislation to protect healthcare workers in response to the alleged rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor at a state-run medical college and hospital in Kolkata.

Kolkata doctor rape case news live: West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday demanded resignation of chief minister Mamata Banerjee over the recent case of rape and murder of woman doctor in RG Kar hospital.

“We want the resignation of Mamata Banerjee...She should quit, she has lost her credibility,” he said.

On Monday, the state government formed a special investigation team (SIT) to investigate alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. This institution has gained national attention since the body of a woman doctor was discovered in a seminar hall on August 9.

The CBI is also looking into the alleged rape and murder of the postgraduate trainee, following directives from the high court.

Kolkata doctor rape case news live: On the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar hospital, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait remarked, “There is an ongoing CBI investigation into the case. What I have pointed out is that while many similar incidents occur across the country, this particular case is receiving a lot of attention, with TV channels covering it extensively for the past 8-10 days. Is this heightened focus because the TMC is in power in West Bengal? There are even suggestions linking this case to Punjab. Opposition Chief Ministers may face imprisonment, but if the same individuals join the BJP, they seem to be treated differently.”

Kolkata doctor rape case news live: Hitting out at the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government in West Bengal over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata, BJP leader Locket Chatterjee said, “Today, the entire country is standing together for justice. Whenever you question the TMC government, they bring up Hathras and Unnao to distract from this issue. Mamata Banerjee is protesting against the government for justice, but what is the need for this? She is in power; if she wanted, she could have done something.”

Kolkata doctor rape case news live: Doctors in Hyderabad, Telangana, staged a protest seeking justice in the rape-murder case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

In a video shared by news agency ANI, doctors were seen protesting on the road, raising awareness about women's safety through various performances.

Kolkata doctor rape case news live: AIIMS Delhi Director urged the protesting resident doctors to resume duties.

In a release, the institute said the "AIIMS family stands behind the cause of the safety of all healthcare professionals at AIIMS New Delhi & across the Country. However, as doctors, our supreme duty is also to ensure that the patients visiting our portals do not go unattended."

Kolkata doctor rape case news live: Doctors and medical staff marched from CGO complex to Shwashtya Bhawan in Kolkata.

Doctors from the National Institute of Homeopathy also held a protest demanding justice for the victim

Kolkata doctor rape case news live: Two Kolkata-based startups, GoDial and Calcutta Records, have turned their brand logo to colour black as a symbol of protest and mourning.

Kolkata doctor rape case news live: The CBI wants to conduct a polygraph test on former principal of RG Kar Medical College Dr. Sandip Ghosh as it has found discrepencies in some of his statements.

Read more: Why is CBI mulling polygraph test on ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh?

Kolkata doctor rape case news live: Elective services remained suspended across hospitals in Delhi as resident doctors decided to offer OPD services in Jantar Mantar as a symbolic protest.

AIIMS, GTB, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals, Maulana Azad Medical College and its associated hospitals have released individual statements urging participation in the silent protest.

Kolkata doctor rape case news live: Healthcare services remained affected at state-run hospitals in West Bengal on Wednesday, as junior doctors continued their cease work for the 13th consecutive day.

Services at outpatient departments and non-emergency units were crippled, as long queues of patients were seen outside ticket counters of state-run hospitals.

"Our stir will continue until we ensure justice for our sister. We understand that patients are facing problems, but our demands are justified," a junior doctor told PTI.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: A team of officers from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) visited the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital where the victim female doctor was brutally raped and murdered.

The Supreme Court had directed the CISF to provide security to the premises which was subject to vandalism by mobs. The West Bengal government did not object to the deployment of CISF.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case LIVE updates: Resident Doctors’ Association of AIIMS Delhi thanked the Supreme Court for its suo motu intervention in the case.

It also said it will start providing out-patient services from 11 am onwards in Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case LIVE updates: Former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh arrived at the CBI office, in connection with an ongoing probe into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case LIVE updates: The CISF has arrived at RG Kar hospital after SC order . The CISF officers to meet with the police and hospital authorities to decide the strategic points.

Their presence is supposed to increase safety for doctors' and prevent mob attacks such as the one which took place on August 14.