CBI Probe Into Doctor's Death Sparks Political and Public Outcry in West Bengal

Following a court mandate, the CBI has launched an investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run hospital in West Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee supports the probe but criticizes opposition parties for inciting unrest. Healthcare services remain disrupted as protests continue.

Mandated by the court, the CBI on Wednesday launched its investigation into the alleged rape-murder of a woman doctor at a state-run hospital, marking the start of a high-profile probe that has gripped the public and political sphere in West Bengal.

Although Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed support for the decision, she accused the opposition CPI(M) and BJP of using the incident to fuel protests aimed at destabilizing her government, drawing parallels with recent student unrest in Bangladesh.

A 25-member CBI team backed by medical and forensic experts began its inquiry, while protests continued to disrupt healthcare services across the state, leaving emergency and outpatient departments in turmoil.

(With inputs from agencies.)