Dr. Sandip Ghosh’s transfer to Calcutta National Medical College was canceled on August 21 following protests. Ghosh had resigned as RG Kar Hospital principal after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Despite resigning and taking “moral responsibility,” he was soon appointed to another medical college, leading to student protests. The Bengal government reversed the decision due to the backlash. The CBI is investigating Ghosh’s role in the case, and Kolkata Police are probing his potential financial misconduct. Ghosh continues to face scrutiny from both agencies.

The new principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Dr. Suhrita Paul, along with the hospital superintendent and head of the Chest Department, was dismissed on August 21, 2024. The sacking follows student protests demanding the removal of administrative officials present during a recent incident of vandalism at the hospital. The protests were triggered by the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor on August 9. The Bengal government has appointed Manas Bandopadhyay as the new principal. The incident led to extensive unrest, including vandalism and clashes with police.

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) inspected Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College on Supreme Court orders following the August 15 rampage at the hospital. A mob vandalized the emergency department days after the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Two assistant police commissioners and an inspector were suspended for failing to prevent the violence. The West Bengal government has restructured police deployment at the hospital. The CISF team held meetings with health and police officials to assess security arrangements, while investigations into the incident continue.

Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, along with his wife Dona and daughter Sana, joined a candlelight protest in Kolkata against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Doctors across the country continued their strike, demanding justice. The West Bengal Health Department removed the new principal and other officials of the hospital following student demands. The main accused, Sanjay Roy, awaits a polygraph test, but his consent is still needed. The Governor is expected to meet the victim's family soon, as public outrage continues to grow.

A blast at the Escientia pharmaceutical unit in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, killed 15 people and injured over 40 on Wednesday. The explosion occurred during the lunch hour, catching many workers off guard. Emergency services, including firefighters and police, responded quickly. The source of the blast is still unknown. The Anakapalli District Collector confirmed that 13 people trapped in the unit were rescued. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed his condolences and assured support for the families of the victims. The government is working to save those seriously injured in the explosion.

A four-year-old girl in Badlapur is in shock after being sexually assaulted by a school cleaner. The incident occurred on August 13, but police only filed the FIR three days later after the family waited 12 hours at the station. The family suspects more children were abused but fear is stopping them from speaking out. The school claims its CCTV system was down, raising concerns about evidence tampering. The accused cleaner was arrested, and three school staff members were suspended. The community protested, leading to the suspension of three police officers.

A devastating fire at the Escientia Advanced Sciences pharmaceutical plant in Anakapalle district, Andhra Pradesh, claimed 13 lives and injured 17 others. The incident occurred at 2 p.m. in the Achutapuram Special Economic Zone and is suspected to have been caused by an electrical issue, not a reactor blast as initially reported. Around 30 injured individuals were taken to nearby hospitals. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed sorrow over the loss of lives, assuring support for the victims' families. This marks the third fatal incident in the SEZ area in recent months.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticized police inaction in the Badlapur sexual assault case, highlighting the twelve-hour delay in filing an FIR after a complaint was lodged. Gandhi expressed concern over rising crimes against women and condemned efforts to conceal crimes rather than seeking justice. He questioned why protests are needed to even register a complaint, referencing other cases in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Gandhi emphasized that all governments and citizens must work together to create a safer environment for women, asserting that justice should not depend on the whims of the police and administration.

The Centre has written to the West Bengal government, seeking the deployment of CISF forces at Kolkata’s R G Kar Hospital after the rape and murder of a young doctor on the hospital premises triggered nationwide protests. Junior doctors have been on strike for thirteen days, affecting healthcare services at state-run hospitals. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has continued questioning the hospital’s sacked principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, for the sixth day, with a possible polygraph test ahead. Despite state government requests, junior doctors have refused to return to work, demanding safety and justice for their colleague.

An explosion at Escientia, a pharmaceutical firm in Atchutapuram SEZ, Andhra Pradesh, killed 4 people and injured over 20 on Wednesday. The blast occurred during lunch hour, catching employees off guard. Superintendent of Police Deepika Patil confirmed the death toll and stated rescue operations are ongoing as smoke and flames still engulf the building. The explosion happened at the reactor site, but not inside the reactor itself. The injured have been taken to Anakapalli NTR Hospital and nearby private hospitals. Emergency services, including firefighters and police, are at the site. Efforts continue to rescue those trapped inside.