A wave of protests has swept across India following the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old Indian doctor in Kolkata. The tragic incident has ignited widespread outrage among medical professionals and the public.
The victim, a doctor affiliated with RG Kar Medical College, was discovered dead in a conference hall of the college on August 9th. Reports indicate that she was sexually assaulted and murdered the night before. The case has led to significant unrest, with hundreds of doctors, nurses, and medical staff taking to the streets in cities including Kolkata, Lucknow, Chandigarh, and New Delhi.
Protesters are calling for a comprehensive investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the crime. There are also demands for accountability from the college administration. In response to the incident, a volunteer from the medical college has been arrested, and the college principal has resigned from her position.