PGT DOCTOR MURDER
RG Kar case: Ex-Trinamool MLA Nirmal Ghosh arrested in Odisha
Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested from Odisha on Thursday. He is accused of involvement in the hurried cremation of a doctor. The doctor was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Ghosh faces charges of destruction of evidence and criminal conspiracy.
Bengal govt gives formal permission to ED to prosecute ex RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh
The West Bengal government has officially permitted the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute Sandip Ghosh, former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College. This action is linked to financial irregularities that surfaced following a doctor's death. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the permission, stating that the previous government had hindered the investigation.
RG Kar outrage shakes Panihati: Sympathy for Abhaya's mother challenges Trinamool stronghold
Panihati has grabbed the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The RG Kar PGT doctor's murder and death in 2024, her parents' sordid tales and continuous court battles -- from the high court to the Supreme Court -- and the whole state hitting the roads with protests which continued for several months seeking justice for her, have dominated the headlines for long. And all this has not gone down well with people.
RG Kar rape-murder victim’s mother enters poll fray on BJP ticket, named in third Bengal list
The mother of a PGT doctor, who was raped and murdered in 2024, will contest from Panihati Assembly Constituency on a BJP ticket. Her nomination highlights the party's focus on justice and women's safety amidst intensified election preparations in West Bengal.
ED submits charge sheet in RG Kar financial irregularities case
The alleged financial irregularities came to the forefront following the rape and murder of a PGT doctor on the hospital premises in August 2024. Akhtar Ali, former deputy superintendent at RG Kar Hospital, had petitioned the Calcutta High Court for a CBI investigation into the alleged financial irregularities during the tenure of Ghosh at the hospital.
One year on, Kolkata to witness statewide protests, Nabanna march for justice in RG Kar doctor’s rape-murder
A year after the rape and murder of Dr. Abhaya, Kolkata and Bengal are witnessing protest rallies demanding justice. The West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum is leading a torchlight march, while Abhaya's parents have called for a march to the state secretariat.
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RG Kar rape and murder: A year on, junior doctors to hold night-long torch rally in Kolkata
The West Bengal Junior Doctors' Forum will hold a night-long torch rally on August 8-9, marking the first anniversary of the rape and murder of Dr. Abhaya at RG Kar Medical College. Aniket Mahato announced the 'Abhaya Memorial Programme' will start from College Square and end at Shyambazar, where participants will voice their demands.
Calcutta High Court demands CBI update on RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case
Calcutta High Court has asked CBI to provide the case diary and answer questions by March 28 in the RG Kar rape and murder case. The PGT doctor was assaulted and killed last year. The victim's family is seeking further investigation under court monitoring, questioning the involvement of other suspects and evidence tampering.
RG Kar rape-murder: HC rejects Bengal govt's plea for death to convict
The Calcutta High Court dismissed West Bengal government's plea for a death penalty for Sanjay Roy, convicted in the rape and murder of a doctor. However, the CBI's similar plea was accepted. Roy had been sentenced to life imprisonment by a trial court, which deemed the crime not 'rarest of the rare'.
R G Kar rape and murder case: Junior doctors hit streets, say probe incomplete
WB Junior Doctor’s Front demands justice for Abhaya, arguing Sanjoy Roy could not have acted alone in the RG Kar rape and murder case. They call for investigation into other possible accomplices and want answers to unresolved questions. The victim’s family has approached the Supreme Court.
RG Kar Medical case: Bengal BJP MLAs to protest at Governor House
BJP MLAs, led by Suvendu Adhikari, will protest at Governor House on December 10, demanding justice for a PGT doctor raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College on August 9. The victim's parents met with Adhikari and expressed faith in the CBI investigation, seeking support in their fight for justice.
Trial begins in RG Kar Medical College doctor's rape and murder case, accused claims innocence
The trial of Sanjay Roy, accused of raping and murdering a PGT doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, began on Monday. Roy, while being taken to court, claimed he was falsely implicated. The trial is proceeding on a fast-track basis, with the victim's parents' statements already recorded.
West Bengal junior doctors to hold '90 days without justice' rally demanding action against deceased RG Kar doctor's rape & death
West Bengal Junior Doctor’s Forum has called for a mega rally on November 9, demanding justice for a PGT doctor who was raped and murdered 90 days prior. Junior doctors are dissatisfied with the CBI investigation's progress and court date postponements, urging public participation in the rally for justice and improved healthcare safety.
RG Kar rape-murder: West Bengal Chief Secretary holds high-level meeting amid ongoing protests by junior doctors
West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant has scheduled a meeting with doctors’ associations to address the ongoing junior doctor protests. Junior doctors demand the replacement of the state health secretary among other issues. Some doctors have been hospitalized due to deteriorating health. Private hospitals have announced a 48-hour partial cease-work in solidarity with the junior doctors.
Kolkata Doctor Case: Mass resignation at RG Kar medical amid protests for justice
Fifty senior doctors at RG Kar Medical College resigned en-masse to support junior doctors demanding justice for a colleague allegedly raped and murdered on August 9. Despite Kolkata Police denying permission, junior doctors held a hunger strike, with health deteriorating. Senior doctors from other colleges are also considering resigning in protest.
Kolkata rape case: CM Mamata Banerjee invites junior doctors for meeting today, calls it a final reach out
The West Bengal government has issued a final invitation to protesting junior doctors to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her Kalighat residence to resolve the ongoing strike. This marks the fifth attempt by the government to engage with the doctors, who have been protesting for over 38 days, demanding the resignation of key officials and justice for a deceased colleague.
Kolkata rape-murder case: Court grants 3-day custody of former RG Kar Principal, Police SHO to CBI
Former RG Kar Medical College Principal Sandip Ghosh and Tala Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abhijit Mondal were arrested by the CBI in connection with the rape and murder of a Post Graduate trainee. They are accused of misleading the investigation and tampering with evidence. The Supreme Court will hear the case next on Tuesday, while junior doctors continue their protest.
"Police directly involved in tampering evidence": Suvendu Adhikari after arrest of Kolkata Police SHO
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused Kolkata police of tampering with evidence after the CBI arrested Abhijit Mondal, the officer-in-charge of Tala police station. The arrest is linked to the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor. Adhikari has called for the resignation of Mamata Banerjee, citing a lack of moral authority to continue in her position.
Was Kolkata doctor's death a cover-up for institutional secrets?
A 31-year-old postgraduate trainee at Kolkata’s R G Kar Medical College and Hospital was found dead, reported as rape and murder. Her parents and colleagues suspect foul play, alleging she was targeted for uncovering secrets within the institution. Concerns include a possible drug siphoning racket and excessive work pressure she documented in her diary.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accuses Mamata Banerjee of systemic failure, doctors continue protest
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan condemned the Mamata Banerjee government after the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College. There have been nationwide protests demanding justice and the introduction of a Central Protection Act for healthcare workers. The call for improved safety measures for medical professionals continues to grow.
CBI summons four doctors of RG Kar College Kolkata, nationwide protests continue against rape and murder of junior doctor
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Kolkata has summoned four doctors from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Friday amid the ongoing protest over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. These doctors, who are PG trainees, will be interrogated by the CBI about the events that transpired on the night of the incident.
Kolkata doctor rape and murder: IMA team reaches victim's residence, protests continue
After the CBI took over the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, the Indian Medical Association sent a team to support the victim's family. Protests erupted nationwide demanding justice and safety for healthcare workers. The accused was brought to the Central Government Offices following a court order. CBI dispatched a team for investigation, while protests and OPD closures continue to highlight the need for stricter laws and security measures in medical facilities.
Mamata Banerjee should resign, so should Ashwini Vaishnaw considering several rail accidents: CPI (M) leader Subhashini Ali
CPI (M) leader Subhashini Ali demanded West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation after an alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. She also criticised the police's response and questioned the quick repairs at the crime scene. Nationwide protests are ongoing, with doctors demanding prompt investigation and justice by the CBI, now handling the case.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: West Bengal Police bring accused to CGO complex
The West Bengal Police brought Sanjoy Roy, the alleged accused in the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor, to the Central Government Offices (CGO) Complex in Kolkata on Wednesday. Following an order from the Calcutta High Court, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the case and dispatched a specialized medical and forensic team from Delhi. Members of the CBI team from Delhi also arrived at the CGO Complex in Kolkata.
Doctor rape-murder case: CBI team arrives in Kolkata to begin investigation
A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team has arrived in Kolkata to take over the investigation of the rape and murder case of a female trainee doctor at a state-run medical college. This action follows an order from the Calcutta High Court issued on Tuesday.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: FAIMA to continue its nationwide shutdown of OPD services
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) extended its nationwide OPD shutdown after the sexual assault and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. They called for central protection for healthcare workers. Resident doctors in Mumbai and Bihar demanded their needs be met in writing before halting their strike.
"Will continue protests until culprits are identified, punished," say doctors, students at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital
After the Calcutta High Court ordered a CBI probe into the sexual assault and murder of a woman post-graduate trainee, the doctors and medical students at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital said that they support the decision, but their protests will continue until the appropriate culprits are identified and punished.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Calcutta HC transfers case to CBI
Kolkata Doctor Murder Case News: On Tuesday, the Calcutta High Court ordered a CBI investigation into the rape-murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court directed the police to hand over all case documents to the CBI by 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The woman's body was found on August 9, leading to widespread protests and an indefinite strike by doctors and students across multiple states.
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