Will hurt my daughter if I accept money as compensation, says father of deceased doctor at RG Kar Medical College

Kolkata: The father of the Kolkata postgraduate medico who was raped and murdered at R G Kar Medical College Hospital, Kolkata has chosen not to disclose specifics about his conversation with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).  

The father of the deceased doctor said, "It is not lawfully appropriate to give details on our conversation with the CBI. I can't give you details on the questioning that has been done in connection with this case. They have recorded our statement and taken it in writing. I express gratitude to everyone, regarding the protest that has been happening across the country and world. I consider everyone who is standing with us, as my sons and daughters", news agency ANI reported.

He further said that the CBI has assured that the accused will be arrested at the earliest.

"CBI has assured us that the accused will be arrested at the earliest and awarded strict punishment based on whatever we have told them...I have turned down the compensation. It will hurt my daughter if I accept money as compensation for her death. I want justice," he added.

In response to recent developments, Kolkata police have announced the arrest of 19 individuals allegedly involved in the mob violence at the hospital. 

According to an ANI report, taking to social media Kolkata Police today said, "19 arrests so far in RG Kar hospital vandalism. Five of them were identified by social media feedback. If you recognise any of the suspects from our earlier posts, kindly inform us. Thank you for your support and trust."

On Thursday police said that a mob of between 5,000 and 7,000 people, including several individuals invaded RG Kar Hospital, attacked protesting doctors and medical students, and attempted to ransack the premises on the night of August 14.

A nationwide withdrawal of services has been announced by doctors of modern medicine starting from 6 am on Saturday, August 17 to 6 am Sunday, August 18, per the official statement released by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday.

On August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was raped and murdered on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, which has led to nationwide strikes and protests by the medical fraternity.