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.

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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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 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 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: 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 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.”

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: TMC MP Sagarika Ghose posted the West Bengal government's new “Rattirer Shaathi” protocol for the protection of women workers doing night shifts.

“My dear girl. My dear, dear girl, our ‘Tilottama’. May you rest in eternal peace. The monster Sanjay Roy who took your life will get the harshest punishment,” the TMC MP posted on X.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Kolkata police have issued notices to almost 280 people so far for allegedly spreading “misinformation” or “revealing pictures or the identity” of the victim, Indian Express reported.

The list includes handles from several states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, with many among them being fake or anonymous profiles posting with an intention to give communal colour to the incident, the police claimed.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Former colleagues have accused former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh, of running a mafia-like operation at the premises.

He is alleged to have extorted money by gaining commissions from hospital tenders and civil works carried out under his watch.

The CBI has been questioning Dr Ghosh over the incident. Among crucial questions the team asked him is why the victim's parents were made to wait for three hours to see their daughter's body.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The Central Bureau of Investigation will likely conduct a polygraph test on the accused Sanjoy Roy today.

The CBI took over the case from the Kolkata police as per a Calcutta high court order and has been investigating the rape and murder of a trainee doctor during her shift at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata on August 9.

A local court gave them permission on Monday to conduct the psychological test on the civic volunteer to gauge his involvement in the case.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The Maharashtra Resident Doctors Association (MARD) which has been leading the indefinite doctors' strikes since August 13 stated that they would decide on whether to end the strike based on the supreme court hearing today.

Doctors and nursing staff have been striking, in protest of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata.

The indefinite strike has impacted healthcare services in Mumbai, leaving patients stranded and surgeries postponed. The number of patients treated at OPDs and casualty wards also decreased compared to the previous week, according to the BMC.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Women and child development minister Annapurna Devi demanded the resignation of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday, over the alleged stifling of protests and mishandling of a case of rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata.

In a post on X the minister said, “The failure and insensitivity of the Mamata Banerjee government in the case of the doctor's rape and murder have pushed public outrage to its peak across Bengal. But instead of providing answers, the government is shamelessly suppressing dissent and threatening those who raise their voices.”

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Mother-in-law of accused Sanjoy Roy, in the case of the rape and murder of a woman doctor, said, “hang him or do whatever you want. I will not speak about the crime,” in an interview with ANI.

She said that she was not close to Roy and he was not a good man as he had beaten up her daughter. However, she also said that he could do not have committed the crime alone.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The union health ministry, on Monday, directed 25 per cent more security to be provided in central hospitals, amid doctors' strikes.

Resident doctors who have been demanding a special central law to check violence against healthcare workers after the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital, Kolkata.

The ministry issued a list of security measures including strict monitoring of the entry and exit and providing escort to women health professionals at night.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Calcutta medical college doctors created wall graffiti to register their protest and express their anger against the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor during her shift at RG Kar medical college and hospital.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: Senior TMC minister Udayan Guha has sparked outrage after a clip went viral where he claims that those criticising Mamata Banerjee would be dealt with by breaking their fingers.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has faced backlash over alleged mishandling of the rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar hospital. Doctors have been on strike and demanding her resignation

“People who are attacking Mamata Banerjee, pointing fingers at her, and demanding her resignation will never succeed. Those pointing fingers at the CM will be broken and crushed,” he was heard saying in the video, which has spread like wildfire but has not been verified.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The West Bengal government has constituted a special investigation team to look into the involvement of former RG Kar medical college principal Sandip Ghosh.

Ghosh, who has been questioned by the CBI four times, became a catalyst to doctors' strikes after making remarks that the trainee doctor who was murdered may have committed suicide.

His call details and chat records are also under investigation.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: The supreme court took cognizance of the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor and will be hearing the case today at 10:30 am as per their cause list.

As protests continue across the country, the TMC government and police have been accused of mishandling the case.

Kolkata murder case LIVE updates: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose reached Delhi on Monday night amid speculations that he may meet President Droupadi Murmu and other national leaders to discuss the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital, Kolkata.

The case, which shocked the nation, has led to protests by doctors demanding increased security measures and swift justice. The ruling TMC government has faced allegations of stifling protests and faced the ire of the victim's parents as well.

Governor Bose has promised to ensure justice and expressed solidarity with those protesting against the gruesome crime.