Kolkata doctor rape-murder case highlights: Bengal govt to deploy retired policemen for hospital security
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case highlights: Amid nationwide protests against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata, a Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud is hearing a suo motu case related to the RG Kar hospital incident. Meanwhile, West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose has arrived in Delhi to address the issue with President Droupadi Murmu and national leaders....Read More
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On Monday, during a Raksha Bandhan event at Raj Bhavan, the governor said, "In West Bengal, democracy is degenerating. This cannot go on. Today, we have to take a pledge to protect our daughters, sisters."
The trainee doctor's parents criticised the the alleged attempts to silence protestors and said they were disappointed in the handling of the rape-murder case by West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
Health services across the country have been hit as doctors' strikes enter their 10th day. The Union health ministry has approved a 25 per cent enhancement in security deployment at central hospitals, in response to doctors demands to ensure safety.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently conducting an investigation into the case, taking over from Kolkata police as per a Calcutta high court order. The CBI has been given permission to conduct a polygraph test on accused Sanjoy Roy.
The TMC government in West Bengal have faced scrutiny after their alleged involvement in stifling protests. Senior TMC leader Arup Chakraborty during a rally, warned doctors that if public anger were to turn against them, they would not save them. He also threatened those criticising Mamata Banerjee, saying their fingers would be broken, inviting ire from various other parties.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Bengal govt to employ 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: Governor Bose hopes for justice
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 slams Rahul Gandhi over RG Kar case
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?”.
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Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: YWCA joins protests at Jantar Mantar
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: SC grills West Bengal Police over delays
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: IMA hails SC's move on doctors' safety
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: SC orders removal of victim’s details from social media
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 stresses women’s safety in West Bengal
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 urges Centre to pass strict laws for doctors' safety
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: Scuffle breaks out between ABVP activists and police
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 leader slams BJP for ‘politicising’ women’s issues
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: PM Modi should act on women’s safety, says Congress leader
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 associate flees to CBI Office
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: Resident doctors in Goa's GMCH withdraw protest
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 urges doctors to end protest, citing public hardship
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: RML Hospital RDA ends strike
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: ‘Every Sinner has a future’, says West Bengal Governor on SC ruling
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 says perpetrator had animal-like instinct
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: Court urges state counsel to share all information with CBI
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: Doctors' federation welcomes supreme court intervention
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: Supreme court calls for better facilities for doctors in hospitals
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: Supreme court lists next hearing for August 22
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: Top court orders CISF to provide added security to RG Kar hospital after mob vandalism
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: ‘Nation cannot wait for another rape for things to change on ground’ says CJI
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: 50 FIRS filed in vandalism case, SG Tushar Mehta says recipe for not investigating
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.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Sibal says matters escalated on social media
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Kapil Sibal told the supreme court that social media had escalated the situation, while discussing the role of the former principal Sandip Ghosh in the RG Kar incident.
When the CJI asked if the principal had been suspended and questioned his quick appointment to another hospital, Sibal said that an SIT was investigating the matter and he had been placed on leave by the high court.
Sibal added, “What happens is that this goes to them, the social media takes action and will escalate the situation. It is only to inform my lords that what is happening on social media is not correct and what is happening is contrary to the record, for example- they said its a suicide, it's not a suicide, not recorded.”
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: CJI asks states to collect data on hospitals, submit report in a month
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: CJI Dy Chandrachud asked all states to collect data on the number security personnel employed at each hospital; total resting rooms etc in the hospital; information of whether all areas of hospital are accessible to the general public and other relevant questions.
The states are supposed to submit a report in one month. The CBI is also expected to submit an interim report by August 22. The state of West Bengal is also supposed to submit a report by August 22 on the vandalism which took place at RG Kar hospital.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: NTF to submit first report in 3 weeks, final report in 2 months
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The national task force set up by the supreme court is expected to submit an interim report in 3 weeks with suggestions on ensuring doctors' safety and acting on the guidelines set by the court. They are also supposed to submit a final report in 3 months time.
The 10-member NTF has been tasked with looking into ways to prevent gender based violence against all medical professionals.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Supreme court asks taskforce to focus on enforcement of POSH act for all medical professionals
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The supreme court formed a 10-member task force to ensure doctors' safety and asked them to ensure that the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Against Women at the Workplace Act was followed in hospitals, nursing homes and private healthcare facilities.
The court also said that the act not only applied to doctors but also students undergoing internship, junior residents doctors, senior resident doctors as well as nurses.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Supreme court outlines objectives for national task force
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The supreme court ordered the newly formed national task force to take action on two fronts, while hearing a case on the rape and murder of a woman doctor.
The court said that the NTF needed to look into preventing violence including gender based violence against medical professionals as well as providing an enforceable national protocol for dignified and safe working conditions for interns, residents, senior residents, doctors etc.
The court added that in order to prevent gender based violence against doctors, the following measures were required - ensuring safety in the hospital; infrastructural development; employment of social welfare workers trained in grief and crisis counselling; workshops on handling grief and crisis.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Top court announces members of national taskforce for doctor' safety
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The supreme court in a hearing on the RG Kar incident, formed a national taskforce to ensure the safety of doctors in the country.
They announced the following members of the task force: Surgeon Vice Admiral RK Sarian; Dr Reddy, Managing Director Asian Institute of National Gastrology; Dr M Srivas, Director AIIMS, Delhi; Dr Prathima Moorthy, NIMHANS, Bangalore; Dr Puri, Director, AIIMs, Jodhpur; Dr Ravat, Managing member of Gangaram Hospital; Prof Anita Saxena, VC of Pandit BD Sharma College; Dr Pallavi and Dr Padma Srivastav.
The taskforce will also include ex-officio members - the cabinet secretary, the home secretary, secretary of ministry of family welfare, chairperson of the National Medical commission and (e) President of the National Board of Examiners.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Supreme court raises concern over West Bengal government silencing protestors
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: During a hearing of a case related to the RG Kar incident, the supreme court noted that the West Bengal government had been using its powers to stifle protests.
The court also criticised the government for the filing of an FIR three hours after the body was found and for disturbances to the crime scene linked to the government.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Court asks CBI for status report on Thursday
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The supreme court asked the CBI for a status report on Thursday, regarding their investigation into the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar hospital on August 9.
The CBI were also asked to submit an explanation on the mob vandalism and violence that took place at RG Kar hospital on August 14.
The CBI, who took over the investigation from the Kolkata police, were given permission to conduct a polygraph test on the accused, Sanjoy Roy, today.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Top court appeals to doctors, asks them to end strike
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The supreme court while hearing a case on the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar hospital, asked doctors across India to end their strike as health services suffered.
The court added, "We want them to trust us. Their safety and protection is a matter of highest national concern."
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Solicitor general alleges Kolkata police were aiding mob in RG Kar attack
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The solicitor general Tushar Mehta said in court that a mob of 7,000 people could not have entered RG Kar medical college without the knowledge of the Kolkata police.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Solicitor general says complete failure of law and order in West Bengal
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: During a hearing in the supreme court on the RG Kar incident, the solicitor general, Tushar Mehta, stated that the government of West Bengal should not be in denial about the complete failure of law and order in the state.
The court also pulled up the government over the delays in filing an FIR and tampering of crime scene.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Top court proposes national task force for safety of doctors
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The supreme court proposed setting up a national task force to frame guidelines for ensuring safety and protection of medical professionals across the country.
The CJI noted that hospitals are open throughout day and night, doctors work round the clock and often face abuse from patients and their families as well and need protection.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Supreme court calls crime “horrific”, pulls up Bengal government
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The supreme court called the incident at RG Kar, “horrific” and “horrendous”, while hearing a case about the rape and murder of a woman doctor.
The court also criticised the West Bengal government for the delay in registration of the FIR and destruction of the crime scene.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Court says lack of safety at work is denying women equality
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The supreme court, while hearing a case about the rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar hospital during her shift, said that the lack of work safety was denying women equality.
The court also expressed the need for a national protocol to ensure workplaces were safe, particularly for doctors who often work 36 hour shifts.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: SC expresses deep concerns over victims name published in media
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The supreme court expressed deep concerns over the name of the victim who was raped and murdered, being published in media.
The court said, “We are deeply concerned of the fact that the name of the victim has been all over the media, the photographs and videos are all over the media, this is extremely concerning… Is this the way we provide dignity to the young doctor who has lost her life?”
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: CJI calls for national protocol to ensure work safety
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The Chief Justice of India during a hearing on the case related to the RG Kar incident noted the need for a national protocol ensuring the safety of workers.
CJI DY Chandrachud said, “We know they are all intern, resident doctors and most importantly woman doctors....most of the young doctors are putting in 36 hours ....we must evolve a national protocol to ensure safe conditions of work are provided.”
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: CJI questions principal and police for mishandling case
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud during the hearing of a case related to the RG Kar incident questioned the principal and the police for issues in the handling of the sensitive matter.
He said, “What was the principal doing? FIR was not filed; body was handed late to parents; what is the police doing? A serious offence has taken place, the crime scene has taken in hospital...what are they doing?Allowing vandalists to enter the hospital?”
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: CJI says not just about one case but systemic issue of doctors safety across India
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud during the hearing of a case related to the RG Kar incident said this was not just about one case but the systemic issue of doctors safety in the nation.
The supreme court took suo moto cognizance of the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor on August 9 which has led to widespread protests in the country.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Supreme court begins hearing on RG Kar incident
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The supreme court has begun its hearing on the RG Kar incident, where a woman doctor was raped and murdered on August 9 during her shift.
The bench is headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: TMC leader says drama by BJP and Left turning case to another direction
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh criticised political parties, including the BJP and the Left for attempting to redirect it in another direction for their benefit, at a press conference on Monday.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Midnight candle march in Shimla against RG Kar incident
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: A midnight silent candle march was carried out in Shimla, protesting the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital, Kolkata.
Under the banner of ‘Shimla collectives’, protestors called for swift justice and capital punishment for the perpetrators.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Junior doctors continue protest in Bengal, health services hit
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Junior doctors continue to protest against the rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar hospital, Kolkata, as health services in the state face issues.
The protests have entered their 12th day as long queues of patients were seen at several government-run hospitals in the state where senior doctors and assistant professors attended them at OPDs.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Protesting doctors offer free OPD services outside health ministry
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Protesting doctors offered free OPD services outside the union health ministry, as there has been no breakthrough in ending the indefinite strike launched after the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata.
Resident doctors' associations are awaiting the supreme court's hearing to decide whether the strikes will end. Apart from e mergency services, doctors across the nation are on strike, leading to problems for patients as well.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Bengal govt forms SIT to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar hospital
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The West Bengal government has formed a special investigation team to look into alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar medical college and hospital, where a trainee doctor was raped and murdered on August 9.
The CBI has also been questioning the former principal of the college regarding his involvement in the shocking murder that has shaken the nation.
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Assam CM blames Mamata, says justice would be immediate in his state
Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, criticised West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for the delay in justice in the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata.
He also added that if such a case happened in his state, justice would be ensured swiftly.
He said, “If such a heinous crime had occurred in Assam, our government would have delivered justice immediately. The opposition in the state criticizes my policy, but I don't care. There will be no compromise in protecting our daughters.”