Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: RG Kar Ex-principal, cop arrested for delay in FIR
Kolkata: In a recent development, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh and Tala Police Station officer-in-charge, Abhijit Mondal, were produced in Sealdah Court on Sunday in connection with the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in August.
According to an ANI report, both Ghosh and Mondal were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday in connection with the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata.
This development comes amid mounting pressure on the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, over the brutal rape-murder case.
''The CBI special crime branch arrested Tala Police station officer incharge Abhijit Mondal in connection with the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case. The official was nabbed on accusations for delay in registering an FIR ,'' said sources.
Earlier on Saturday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited Swasthya Bhawan to meet with protesting doctors. She assured them that their demands would be addressed and promised action against those responsible.
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Speaking with the doctors, the Chief Minister expressed her concern over their situation, stating that she had been losing sleep over their protest in the rain.
"I have been a student leader myself and have struggled a lot in life, so I understand your situation. I am not concerned about my position. It rained all night while you were protesting, and I was worried... I will review your demands. I don't run the government alone; I will consult senior officials and find a solution. Whoever is guilty will be punished. I ask for some time. The state government will not take any action against you," she said, news agency ANI reported.
She further urged the protesting doctors to return to work, saying, "I request you to resume work. All the work related to the development, infrastructure, and security of the hospital has begun and will continue."
People and doctors have been protesting the brutal rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The victim was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9.
The incident has sparked a war of words between the BJP and the state government, with the BJP demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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