Calcutta High Court Questions Handling of Doctor's Alleged Rape and Murder Case

The Calcutta High Court has questioned the West Bengal government on why a murder case was not registered immediately in the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court has urged the state to engage in dialogue with agitating doctors, following continued protests for better hospital security.

The Calcutta High Court has raised substantial concerns regarding the handling of an alleged rape and murder case involving a woman doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam questioned the state government lawyer for initiating an unnatural death case instead of a murder case, citing lack of an immediate murder complaint. He pointed out that the highly suspicious circumstances warranted immediate action by hospital authorities.

The incident, which saw a civic volunteer arrested, has led to widespread protests by junior doctors and interns across West Bengal, demanding better protection for hospital staff. The court has called for dialogue between the state and the aggrieved medical professionals to address their concerns and ensure justice.