Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Centre asks for ‘FIR within six hours’ to protect health workers

In connection with the case and protest going on across the nation amid call for justice to the rape and murder of junior doctor, the Central Government has issued a strict order mandating the heads of healthcare institutions to file a First Information Report (FIR) within six hours in case of any violence against healthcare workers. This directive is part of a broader effort to ensure the safety of medical professionals amidst growing concerns over their security.

Calcutta High Court Orders Police Protection for Dr Sandip Ghosh

In a significant development, Professor Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking protection due to an alleged life threat. The court, taking his plea seriously, has directed the State to provide him with immediate police protection.

The High Court has also instructed Dr Ghosh's legal counsel to submit a separate affidavit if there are any additional concerns or claims that need to be addressed. This move ensures that all aspects of Dr Ghosh's safety concerns are thoroughly examined and documented.

Former Principal of RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, Prof. (Dr.) Sandip Ghosh approached Calcutta High Court seeking protection, claiming that he has a life threat. The Court has asked the State to provide him Police protection.

Court has asked his counsel to file a separate…

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Notably, the horrific rape and murder of junior doctor in West Bengal has again highlighted the political landscape in the state which is currently charged, with BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi launching a scathing attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership. Trivedi criticized the INDIA bloc leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, for their alleged silence over the death of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. He labeled the attitude of TMC and the INDIA alliance as "dangerous," further fueling the ongoing political controversy.

A clash also broke out between BJP leaders and police outside CGO Complex during BJP's protest over the RG Kar's Medical College and Hospital incident. The police have detained the protestors.

#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: A clash broke out between BJP leaders and police outside CGO Complex during BJP's protest over the RG Kar's Medical College and Hospital incident. The police have detained the protestors. pic.twitter.com/20UGmbnZvr

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