Protests Swell in West Bengal Over Trainee Medic's Tragic End

Members of the West Bengal Service Doctors Forum and various civilian groups rallied in Kolkata and across Bengal to protest the alleged rape and murder of a young medic at a state-run hospital. They demanded swift action from the authorities, including Governor C V Ananda Bose.

Members of the West Bengal Service Doctors Forum on Saturday organized a rally from Sealdah station to the Raj Bhavan in response to the alleged rape and murder of a young medic at a state-run hospital.

Approximately 200 activists, including doctors and nursing staff, participated in the 2-km procession, urging Governor C V Ananda Bose to intervene in the investigation.

'It is unfortunate that the honourable governor was away despite prior intimation about our visit,' a forum spokesperson said. 'We want the governor to use his discretion in expediting the probe.'