The recent case in Kolkata has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the medical community in West Bengal. A 31-year-old female doctor was brutally raped and murdered inside a seminar hall at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, 2024. The accused, a civic volunteer named Sanjay Roy, was arrested after police reviewed CCTV footage and other evidence. Following the crime, Roy allegedly returned home, slept, and later tried to destroy evidence by washing his clothes.The incident has led to massive protests by junior doctors and medical staff, severely disrupting healthcare services across the state. The protesters are demanding swift justice and increased security measures in hospitals. The situation has drawn national attention, with support pouring in from medical professionals across India. The West Bengal government, under pressure, has taken several steps, including suspending hospital officials for negligence and promising stringent action.
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