Kolkata Junior Doctors Demand Justice: A Peaceful March for Accountability

Junior doctors in Kolkata staged a 24-hour peaceful protest demanding the resignation of Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal. The protest was spurred by dissatisfaction with the police's handling of a probe related to the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Police allowed a partial march while negotiations continued.

Junior doctors in Kolkata have been staging a 24-hour protest demanding the resignation of Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, following alleged police inaction in the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor.

The protest, which began on Monday afternoon, saw the participation of doctors, students, and common citizens, who marched towards the Kolkata Police headquarters, Lalbazar. They were halted by the police on BB Ganguly street, half a kilometre away from Lalbazar.

After negotiations led by Additional Police Commissioner Santosh Pandey, the police allowed them to march up to Bentinck Street. The doctors remain adamant that their agitation will continue until they meet Commissioner Goyal.

(With inputs from agencies.)