Kolkata doctor rape-murder case highlights: Bengal govt to deploy retired policemen for hospital security

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The West Bengal government has decided to employ retired police and defence personnel to oversee security at state health facilities.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose expressed hope that the Supreme Court will deliver justice in the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case. He believes that with time, wrongs will be righted and peace will return.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said in a post on X, “When asked about RG Kar medical case and SC slamming Bengal government and police, Rahul Gandhi shamelessly says: I won’t be distracted”. He also posted on X a video clip of Gandhi’s response to media persons’ queries in Uttar Pradesh and asked, “Is Nyay for Beti (justice for daughter) a distraction?”.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Following the rape and murder at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of India has joined the protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, the organisation announced on Tuesday.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the West Bengal Police over several concerns, including the delay in filing the FIR, the delayed handover of the victim's body to the family, and the alleged failure to protect women and doctors during the mob attack at RG Kar Medical College.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The IMA on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's intervention to halt attacks on medical professionals and announced that it will collaborate with the committee appointed by the court on issues related to safety and security. The IMA also emphasised that a “central Act on violence is non-negotiable.”

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the removal of the name, photos, and videos of a trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital from all social media platforms. The IMA also emphasised that a “central Act on violence is non-negotiable.”

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury hailed the Supreme Court's decision to take suo motu cognisance of the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, calling it a very positive step. He said the apex court will make a revolutionary decision and emphasised the need to ensure women's safety in West Bengal and across the nation.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said that doctors nationwide are on strike, calling on the Central government to enact legislation for their security. He said that the frequent mistreatment of doctors often goes unpunished under existing laws and stressed the need for stricter regulations. Bharadwaj urged the Centre to swiftly introduce such laws.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Police on Tuesday restored to “lathi-charge” and arrested over 20 ABVP activists following a scuffle during their march to the West Bengal health department headquarters. The protest was against the alleged rape and murder of a medic from RG Kar Hospital.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: AAP chief national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar said that the Supreme Court is the custodian of all rights and liberties and it would be inappropriate to analyse its actions. She said that the incident is just one of 87 cases reported daily according to NCRB data and expressed doubt that there will be improvement while the BJP government remains in power, accusing them of politicising women's issues.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Telangana Mahila Congress chief Sunitha Rao Mogili said that children are in danger and criticised the BJP for not addressing the issue or introducing any special amendments. She said that Modi government should not to use women merely as a vote bank, but to take meaningful action for their protection.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Accused Sanjoy Roy's close associate flees and arrives at the CBI Special Crime Branch office in Kolkata.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Junior and resident doctors in Goa protesting against the Kolkata rape-murder case on Tuesday called off their five-day-long stir following an assurance from the state government. Association of Resident Doctors (GARD) called off the protest after state health minister Vishwajit Rane assured to look into their demands.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Congress leader Tariq Anwar said that doctors should return to work, saying that their protest is causing difficulties for the general public.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) of RML Hospital has ended its strike, saying the decision follows the government's acceptance of all critical demands presented by residents across India.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose expressed relief on behalf of the nation following the Supreme Court's directives on the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case. He reflected on the situation, saying that every saint has a past and every sinner has a future.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Solicitor general Tushar Mehta while referring to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, said the perpetrator was not only sexually perverted but had displayed an animal-like instinct in the gruesome crime.

The court also referred to the crime as “horrific” and "horrendous, saying that such gender based violence, denied women equality, due to lack of safety in workplaces.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The supreme court asked state counsel to supply the CBI with all information provided during a hearing of a case related to the RG Kar incident.

The CBI has been asked to submit a report on the rape and murder of a trainee doctor as well as the mob vandalism which followed a few days later at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FODRA) welcomed the supreme court's intervention into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata.

“We welcome the exhaustive session by the Hon'ble Supreme Court and trust their intervention in the larger interest of our fraternity. We will consult with all our stakeholders before making a decision,” they said in an official statement.

The supreme court had reassured doctors' that they would protect their interests and also urged them to end their strike.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: During a hearing on the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital, the court noted the lack of proper facilities for doctors.

The CBI observed that doctors lacked a place of resting, no basic hygiene is maintained for them; lack of security in medical healthcare units; doctors are left to handle unruly patients; only one common toilet is there for medical professionals in the hospital; professionals have to travel distances for washrooms accessibility.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: After a hearing on the RG Kar incident where the supreme court put together a national task force to ensure doctors' safety, the court listed its next hearing for August 22, when the CBI is expected to submit a report on the investigation and the mob vandalism.

The west Bengal government is also expected to submit a report explaining the circumstances of the mob violence at RG Kar hospital.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The supreme court ordered the CISF to provided enhanced security to RG Kar hospital, the site of the horrific rape and murder of a woman doctor.

The hospital was also vandalised by a mob on August 14, due to which the court has asked for added security, especially since many residents have emptied the buildings.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: During a hearing regarding the RG Kar incident, where a woman doctor was raped and murdered, the CJI said that, “The nation cannot wait for another rape for things to change on ground.”

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud noted that medical professions have become vulnerable to violence due to patriarchal biases causing women to become targets more often. He also observed that existing laws do not adequately address the institutional safety standards for doctors and medical workers.

He said, “As more and more women join the work force.....the nation cannot wait another rape for things to change on the ground.”

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: During a supreme court hearing on the RG Kar incident, Kapil Sibal pointed out that 37 people had been arrested and 50 FIRs had been filed in the case of mob vandalism on August 14.

Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, said that filing 50 FIRs was more of a recipe for ‘not’ investigating.

The West Bengal government has been ordered to submit a report on the mob vandalism at RG Kar hospital on August 22.