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Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: Doctors say they were asked to leave without meeting CM

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Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: Amid protests against the West Bengal government, the The West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front has written a four-page letter requesting the intervention of prime minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu seeking justice for the trainee doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital....Read More

The letter was also addressed to Union health minister JP Nadda and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

“We humbly place the issues before your esteemed excellency, as the head of state, so that our unfortunate colleague who has been the victim of the most despicable crime shall receive justice, and so that we, the healthcare professionals under the West Bengal Health department, may be able to discharge our duties to the public without fear and apprehension,” said the letter.

Junior doctors' have been protesting outside the state health ministry, Swasthya Bhavan, for four days, asking for the resignation of the state health minister, chief minister Mamata Banerjee and Kolkata police chief Vineet Goyal.

The protests have continued in defiance of a Supreme Court order which asked all doctors to resume work to avoid any adverse action against them. Talks between the agitating doctors and the government have reached an impasse after the latter refused the doctors' demand for a live broadcast of their discussion.

Latest Developments

- A local court has turned down the CBI's request to conduct a narco test on the prime accused in the case, Sanjay Roy. He was questioned again recently by the CBI, who believe he is the lone suspect. The agency has also conducted a polygraph test on him.

- The BJP and Left parties in West Bengal have also been conducting protests in the state, asking chief minister Mamata Banerjee to resign due to mishandling the case. The victim's parents have also alleged that the chief minister offered them a bribe to cover up their daughter's death.

- CM Mamata Banerjee has denied all claims by the victim's parents and the opposition, stating that this was a conspiracy hatched against her and she is committed to bringing justice to the victim.

- It has been more than a month since the horrific case of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata occurred.

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Sep 14, 2024 10:49 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Asked to leave unceremoniously, it seems state govt not serious about talks, says agitating docs

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The proposed talks to resolve the impasse over the RG Kar issue fell through on Saturday with the agitating doctors, who had agreed to join the meeting with the West Bengal government after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's appeal, claiming that they were asked to leave the venue "unceremoniously" despite relenting on their live-streaming demand.

Before leaving the gates of the CM's residence, where the talks were scheduled to be held, an agitating doctor told reporters they had agreed to attend the meeting without live-streaming or video recording, as requested by Banerjee.

"When we came here, we had demanded video recording or live-streaming of the talks. We were not allowed. Then the chief minister came out and appealed to us to join the talks, promising that we would receive the minutes of the meeting. We discussed among ourselves and agreed to join the meeting without live-streaming or video recording," the doctor said.

Sep 14, 2024 10:13 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Meeting couldn't happen

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: When we agreed for talks with just signed minutes of the meeting, we were asked to leave, says agitating doctors, PTIreported.

Sep 14, 2024 9:48 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CBI arrests in rape-murder case of medic

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CBI arrests ex-principal of RG Kar Hospital Sandip Ghosh and a policeman in rape-murder case of medic, reports PTI.

Sep 14, 2024 9:07 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Doctors want live-stream or video recorded by them

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Dr Arnab Mukherjee, a junior doctor who was part of the delegation that went to meet CM Mamata Banerjee, says, "We requested for live streaming of this meeting. The chief secretary said live streaming is not possible as it is CM's residence. We told the chief secretary that we want live streaming so that transparency is maintained. We also said please consider our videographer so that he can record the meeting. But CM's security was shooting the video and they said it is for security reasons. We want live streaming so that proper transparency of this discussion and meeting is maintained and other junior doctors present at the protest site can also know what happened in this meeting. That's why we are waiting in front of the main gate of CM residence as we want live streaming of this meeting."

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Sep 14, 2024 8:54 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: I beg you all to come inside, says CM Mamata

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: "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," says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

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Sep 14, 2024 8:53 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Standoff continues, Mamata appeals to docs to join meeting

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday evening appealed to the agitating doctors, who had arrived at her residence for talks, to join the meeting, amid their demand for live-streaming of the discussions.

The scheduled meeting between Banerjee and the agitating junior doctors who are protesting over the RG Kar incident, is yet to start.

“I would request you all to come inside and attend the meeting. As the matter is before the court, we cannot allow live streaming. I will video-record the meeting and will provide you with a copy only after permission from the Supreme Court,” she said, while appealing to students to come inside and not to get drenched in rain.

“Today, you said that you want a meeting, so I have been waiting. Why are you people insulting me like this? Please don’t insult me like this. Earlier on the three occasions, I have been waiting but you people didn’t come,” she said.

Sep 14, 2024 8:45 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Please come inside and just have a tea, says CM Mamata

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: "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," says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee as she interacts with a group of junior doctors outside her residence in Kolkata.

Sep 14, 2024 8:38 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CM Mamata's request to medics

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges medics to hold talks, saying, "Waiting for days to resolve the RG Kar impasse, I request you to come forward for discussions."

Sep 14, 2024 8:16 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Police foil attack plot on RG Kar protesting doctors

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Bidhannagar DCP Aneesh Sarkar stated on Saturday that the police had received information about a potential attack on doctors protesting outside Swasthya Bhawan, in response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

"We had intelligence from our sources that professional criminals were planning an attack on the protesting doctors outside Swasthya Bhawan. We also came across an audio clip of a conversation between two individuals, exposing this conspiracy," Sarkar told reporters.

"We verified the authenticity of the audio clip, and based on it, we have registered a case. Two individuals have been arrested so far, and one of them, Sanjeev Das, has admitted that the voice in the recording is his," he added.

Sep 14, 2024 7:47 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Just joined? Here's a brief

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The agitating junior doctors on Saturday evening headed towards West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s residence to take part in a meeting to resolve the ongoing RG Kar hospital impasse.

Responding to a mail sent by West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, the doctors said they would attend the meeting at the Chief Minister's Kalighat residence and place their five demands.

“We would attend the meeting with our representatives. We will place our five demands. We are going to the discussions with an open mind, but no one should be under the illusion that we will compromise on our demands,” an agitating doctor said.

Sep 14, 2024 7:01 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Victim's mother on CM Mamata

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The mother of the rape-murder victim of RG Medical College and Hospital on Saturday said that West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee should be forthright in her comments about action against culprits.

Speaking to reporters at her residence on the northern fringes of Kolkata, the victim's mother, however, expressed hope that the discussions between the CM and the agitating doctors would yield results.

"Instead of merely saying that whoever is found guilty would be punished, she should have been more categorical and direct. Considering the destruction of evidence at the crime scene, and the arrest of only one person, we were expecting the CM to be more forthright," she said.

Sep 14, 2024 6:55 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Doctors reach CM's residence

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Agitating junior doctors reach West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's residence to hold meeting to end RG Kar impasse.

Sep 14, 2024 6:43 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Delhi Police closes case against protesting doctors

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: DCP Devesh Kumar Mahla said that a case registered against protesting doctors at Kartavya Path Police Station on August 16, has been closed by Delhi Police. He explained that the decision was made in light of the peaceful nature of the demonstration and the doctors' sensitivity toward maintaining public order, and the court has been informed of the closure.

Sep 14, 2024 6:32 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Doctors leave for meeting

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Junior doctors protesting the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case have left for the chief minister's residence to meet with her and discuss their demands.

Sep 14, 2024 5:42 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Officials confirm doctors-CM meeting

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Bengal govt invites medics to CM Mamata Banerjee's residence at 6pm to hold meeting to resolve RG Kar impasse, say officials, PTI reported.

Sep 14, 2024 5:27 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Striking medics likely to meet Mamata Banerjee at 6pm

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Striking doctors are expected to meet chief minister Mamata Banerjee at 6 pm, where they are likely to discuss their ongoing concerns and demands in hopes of resolving the current impasse.

Sep 14, 2024 5:10 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Doctors write mail seeking meeting with CM to resolve impasse

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Agitating junior doctors have sent a formal email to the Bengal government, expressing their desire to meet with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to discuss and resolve the ongoing deadlock at RG Kar Medical College

Sep 14, 2024 4:17 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Mamata's visit to junior doctors' protest site was ‘photo-op to sow seeds of suspicion among medical fraternity’, says BJP

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The BJP on Saturday dismissed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's unexpected visit to the junior doctors' protest site as a “photo-op” and accused her of trying to sow “seeds of suspicion” among the medical community.

This criticism followed Banerjee's surprise appearance at the protest, where she promised to review the doctors' demands and take action if any wrongdoing was found.

Sep 14, 2024 3:31 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Just joined? Here's a brief for you

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday visited Swasthya Bhawan the state health department headquarters in Salt Lake in Kolkata to meet with doctors who are on a sit-in protest and assured them that she would look into their demands and take action against those found guilty.

Addressing the protesting doctors, the West Bengal Chief Minister said that she was spending sleepless nights as the doctors were agitating on the road amid rains.

"I have been a student leader myself, 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)," the chief minister said.

Sep 14, 2024 3:15 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Left parties'' protest continues near Kolkata Police headquarters

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CPI(M)-led Left Front leaders and supporters staged a protest near Kolkata Police headquarters on Friday, demanding the resignation of Commissioner Vineet Goyal over the alleged mishandling of the August 9 rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Hospital.

The 'Lalbazar Abhijan,' led by the CPI(M), was halted around 3 pm as police erected an eight-foot steel barrier to prevent the protesters from advancing, citing prohibitory orders in the area.

Sep 14, 2024 2:28 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Junior doctors' demonstration continue

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Agitating junior doctors continued their sit-in outside the state health department headquarters in Salt Lake for the fifth straight day on Saturday, demanding justice for the doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, despite heavy rains lashing the city.

They expressed hope for discussions with a competent authority to resolve the deadlock.

Sep 14, 2024 2:27 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CPI(M) leader among 2 arrested

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CPI(M) leader Kalatan Dasgupta and another person were arrested for allegedly plotting to attack protesting junior doctors, police said on Saturday.

The arrests followed the release of an audio clip by TMC leader Kunal Ghosh, who claimed a conspiracy was underway to target the doctors outside Swasthya Bhawan in Salt Lake to discredit the Mamata Banerjee government.

A suo motu case was filed by Bidhannagar Police after the clip surfaced.

The second accused, Sanjiv Das, was arrested on Friday night from Haltu in south Kolkata, while Dasgupta was arrested on Saturday morning.

Sep 14, 2024 1:30 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: ‘I was also a student leader' says Mamata Banerjee; vows to bring justice

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee visited the site of the junior doctors' strike outside Swasthya Bhavan and said that as a former student leader herself, she understood the purpose of the doctors' protests and vowed to bring justice to the victim of the RG Kar rape and murder case.

She also said “Seniors won't be able to work without your assistance, I urge you to resume work.”

The CM promised no adverse action would be taken against the doctors.

Sep 14, 2024 1:27 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: ‘I haven’t come here as a CM, I have come here as an elder sister' says Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Addressing protesting doctors outside of Swasthya Bhavan, Mamata Banerjee said she was not there as a chief minister but as an elder sister.

Acknowledging their hard work, she requested doctors to return to work and pledged that they would not face any adverse consequences.

Sep 14, 2024 1:25 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Mamata Banerjee urges doctors to return to work, promises to take no action

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee addressed junior doctors' outside Swasthya Bhavan and urged them to return to work, promising that no action would be taken against them

Sep 14, 2024 1:13 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Mamata Banerjee visits site of junior doctors' strike outside Swasthya Bhavan

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has reached the site of junior doctors' strike outside Swasthya Bhavan after talks between the government and the doctors soured.

The doctors have been demanding a live broadcasted discussion with the chief minister, to discuss the delay in justice for the victim of the rape and murder at RG Kar, Kolkata

Sep 14, 2024 1:05 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: TMC urges doctors to resume work, cites example of cancer patient

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: In a post on X, the Trinamool Congress once again urged junior doctors' to end their strike and resume work, citing an article by the Telegraph which reported that a cancer patient was not admitted due to a lack of care available.

The post said, “Cancer patient left helpless in the face of the cease-work called by the doctors. While patients battle for their lives, it is imperative for the doctors to return back to work.We urge the protesting doctors to resume services and stay true to their oath!”

Junior doctors' have been protesting for five days straight demanding justice for the victim in the rape and murder at RG Kar hospital.

Sep 14, 2024 12:36 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Governor Ananda Bose refuses to share stage with Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal governor C V Anand Bose made a statement on Thursday that in view of the anger of the people over the RG Kar rape-murder case, he would not share any public platform with chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

Sep 14, 2024 12:13 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CPI(M) leader arrested in conspiracy to attack doctors

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CPI(M) leader Kalatan Dasgupta was arrested for allegedly hatching a conspiracy to attack the protesting junior doctors,according to the police.

Police lodged a suo motu case in connection with an audio clip released by TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Friday that supposedly proves that two people were planning to attack the protesting doctors to defame the Mamata Banerjee-led government.

The other person arrested in the case was identified as Sanjiv Das.

Sep 14, 2024 11:37 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Junior doctors' deny that health services impacted by strike

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Protesting junior doctors denied that health services were disrupted due to their strike

"We have already mentioned in our previous press releases that all our facilities remain uninterrupted. That all our senior faculties are working relentlessly to keep health care services running, that we are merely trainees meant for learning treatment protocols, and that the healthcare of the state cannot depend only on the 3 per cent trainee doctors," they said.

Sep 14, 2024 11:18 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Prohibitory orders around RG Kar extended till Sept 30

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Prohibitory orders around the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata have been extended till September 30, an officer told news agency PTI.

The orders, which were first imposed on August 18, restrict gatherings of more than five people in the area. The restrictions were imposed amid protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the hospital on August 9.

Sep 14, 2024 10:46 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP spokesperson says Mamata Banerjee ‘destroying evidence, hiding the truth, and saving rapists’

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday accused Mamata Banerjee of being "cruel" and said her government has prioritised "destroying evidence, hiding the truth, and saving rapists" over protecting daughters.

"Mamata Banerjee has only proved to be cruel. She can't save herself today on a sympathy card. She will have to take accountability," he said.

Sep 14, 2024 10:22 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: ‘Live broadcast is non-negotiable’, say doctors

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: One of the junior doctors' protesting outside Swasthya Bhavan, Anustup Mukherjee, told the media, that live broadcasting was non-negotiable when it came to talks with the West Bengal government.

“If all parliamentary discussions can be live telecast, if even the Chief Minister herself encourages live telecast of all her administrative meetings, then perhaps our request was not unjustified," he said.

Sep 14, 2024 10:04 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Mamata Banerjee says CM post not concern, justice for victim should be at forefront

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: During a press conference on Friday, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said she did not mind resigning but was more concerned about justice for the victim in the RG Kar case.

She said, “I am ready to resign from the Chief Minister of West Bengal. I am not concerned about the post. I want justice for the victim, I am only concerned about ordinary people getting medical service.”

Sep 14, 2024 9:40 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Mumbai artist makes ‘Ardhanari’ Ganesh idol as tribute to RG Kar victim

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Rintu Rathod, an artist from Mumbai created a Ganesh idol in the ‘Ardhanari’ form – half male, half female – to highlight the need for harmony between the two genders amid rising crimes against women.

“This form depicts a balance between both genders. If the balance is skewed as it happened in Kolkata, women have to take Maa Kali’s form to ensure their own safety,” said Rathod.

Sep 14, 2024 9:16 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CPI(M) calls for removal of Kolkata police chief

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) protested on Friday in Lal bazaar, Kolkata, near the police headquarters to demand the removal of the Kolkata police chief Vineet Goyal.

In a post on X, the CPI(M) stated "Do not give up the fight! Lalbazar Abhiyan of Left Front to demand speedy punishment of those guilty of rape and murder of a young doctor by RG, removal of police commissioner."

Sep 14, 2024 8:59 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Junior doctors' continue protest at Swasthya Bhavan for five days straight

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Junior doctors in Kolkata continue their protest for the fifth consecutive day amid heavy rain at Swasthya Bhavan in the Salt Lake area, demanding justice in the RG Kar medical college rape and murder case of a trainee doctor.

Talks between the junior doctors and the government fell through after their demands for live broadcasting the discussion were not met. They have written a letter to PM Modi, President Murmu and other national leaders to intervene.

Sep 14, 2024 8:41 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: MP minister Kailash Vijayvargiya calls for Mamata Banerjee's resignation

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said on Friday that chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, should resign, in the interest of the nation amid calls for her to step down in connection with the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata

Sep 14, 2024 8:24 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: TMC leader claims conspiracy to attack protesting doctors to defame govt

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: During a press conference on Friday, TMC leader claimed that some opposition forces have hatched a conspiracy to attack the protesting junior doctors to defame the Mamata Banerjee-led government.

He played an audio clip which supposedly proved that two people wanted to "attack the junior doctors on their return from (state secretariat) Nabanna on September 12 night".

Sep 14, 2024 8:07 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Junior doctors' slam BJP leaders for politicising protest

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Junior doctors' have slammed Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and BJP MLAs Agnimitra Paul and Abhijit Ganguly for politicising the protest which is demanding justice for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.

Sep 14, 2024 7:49 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Bengal government pledges ₹2 lakh relief for families of patients deceased during doctors strike

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The West Bengal government has announced 2 lakh in financial relief for the families of those who died, allegedly due to the junior doctors' strike over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.

In a post on X, chief minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the disruption of health services had claimed 29 lives.

Sep 14, 2024 7:29 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Court rejects CBI request for narco test on Sanjay Roy

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: A local court has rejected the CBI's request to conduct a narco test on Sanjay Roy, the accused in the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor.

While Sanjay Roy initially agreed to the test, he later withdrew consent due to which the judge decided the test could not be done.

A narco test involving sodium pentothal into a person's body to induce a hypnotic state so they can be questioned.

Sep 14, 2024 6:26 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Junior doctors' write to PM Modi and President Murmu for intervention

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front has written a four-page letter requesting the intervention of prime minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu in bringing justice to the trainee doctor murdered at RG Kar hospital.

“We humbly place the issues before your esteemed excellency, as the head of state, so that our unfortunate colleague who has been the victim of the most despicable crime shall receive justice, and so that we, the healthcare professionals under the West Bengal Health department, may be able to discharge our duties to the public without fear and apprehension,” said the letter.

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