In response to the significant protests that are going on after rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkatas RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh, Principal resigned on Monday. Dr Ghosh cited humiliation from social media and accusations of victim blaming as reasons for his resignation. He defended his record, emphasizing his commitment to combating corruption and improving the hospital. As a parent, I am resigning. The deceased was like a daughter to me. I am being defamed and I have not made any victim-blaming remarks, he stated.#WATCH | Rape-murder of a PG trainee woman doctor in Kolkata | Principal of RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, Prof. (Dr.) Sandip Ghosh resigns from his post.He says, ...I am getting defamed on social media...The deceased doctor was like my daughter. As a parent, I resign...I… pic.twitter.com/YnkSqR6f1d— ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2024Meanwhile, the investigation in the case is underway by the authorities.Grim details emerge: Accused slept after crimeThe horrific rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkatas RG Kar Medical College and Hospital which has stunned the nation has taken a disturbing turn. According to the investigation agencies, the man accused of the crime reportedly returned home and slept for several hours after allegedly committing the heinous act. Police discovered that he later attempted to destroy evidence by washing his clothes. However, blood stains on his shoes led to his arrest. The accused, a civic volunteer with no professional ties to the hospital, had been known to frequent the premises.The whole episodeThe victim, a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor, was discovered in a seminar hall within the hospital on Friday morning. Colleagues revealed she had gone there to rest after her meal. The crime is believed to have occurred between 3 am and 6 am.City Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal conducted a second visit to the hospital within three days and met with protesting junior doctors. The accused returned to his lodging and slept until late Friday morning. Upon awakening, he washed his crime clothes to destroy evidence. During a search, blood-stained shoes were found, the officer stated, according to PTI.Autopsy Report RevelationsThe initial autopsy report reveals harrowing details. The victim exhibited bleeding from her eyes, mouth, and private parts, alongside multiple injuries on her leg, neck, hand, and lips. Preliminary findings suggest that the murder may have occurred before the rape.
