"Trusted Mamata Banerjee, But Now No": Father of Murdered Kolkata Doctor

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:32pm on 18 Aug 2024,Sunday India

The father of the doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College said, "Early on I had full faith in her, but now no." He expressed his disappointment in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating, "She is asking for justice, but she is doing nothing." The father praised the Central Bureau of Investigation for their efforts. The victim’s mother warned others about government schemes, urging them to ensure their safety first. The prime suspect, a civic volunteer, has been arrested. The family believes more than one person was involved in the crime.

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Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Kolkata Rape-Murder Case, Hearing on Tuesday

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:00pm on 18 Aug 2024,Sunday India

The Supreme Court will hear the Kolkata rape-murder case on Tuesday after taking suo motu cognizance. A bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud will oversee the matter. The case involves the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College on August 9. The incident has led to national protests and strikes by doctors. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating, with a suspect already detained. The Indian Medical Association has demanded justice, calling for a nationwide strike. The case highlights the safety concerns for women in the medical field.

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Father of Kolkata Rape Victim Criticizes Mamata Banerjee's "Double Standards"

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:49pm on 18 Aug 2024,Sunday India

The father of the trainee doctor raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of hypocrisy. He questioned why Banerjee protests publicly but tries to suppress others' anger. The victim’s mother warned people benefiting from government schemes about their safety and demanded justice before accepting compensation. Protests have erupted, but Kolkata Police imposed prohibitory orders around the hospital, restricting gatherings. The victim's family insists on the harshest punishment for the culprits.

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Kolkata Police Arrests 30 Including TMC Members and Students for Vandalism at RG Kar Medical College

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:02pm on 18 Aug 2024,Sunday India

Kolkata police have arrested thirty people, including two Trinamool Congress workers and students, for their involvement in vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 14. The violence erupted during a midnight protest against the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the hospital. The police released seventy-six photos of suspects, leading to these arrests. Among those detained are gym instructors, delivery staff, and locals who claimed they were caught up in the protest by accident. The incident has drawn widespread criticism, with demands for stricter action against those responsible.

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Bengaluru College Student Allegedly Raped by Biker After Taking Lift

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:15am on 18 Aug 2024,Sunday India

A 21-year-old college student in Bengaluru was allegedly raped by a biker who gave her a lift early Sunday. The woman, returning home after a get-together, took a ride from the biker, who diverted to an isolated area instead of her destination. The victim was found naked behind a truck by her friends. Police have filed a rape case and are investigating. "A man from whom she had taken a lift made a criminal assault and allegedly raped her," said Additional Commissioner of Police Raman Gupta.

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MHA Demands 2-Hourly Law and Order Updates Amid Nationwide Protests Over Kolkata Rape-Murder Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:02am on 18 Aug 2024,Sunday India

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered police departments across all states and union territories to provide law and order updates every two hours following protests against the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. A special 25-member Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team is probing the case, focusing on the main accused, Sanjay Roy, and the college principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh. The MHA's directive, sent on Friday, aims to monitor the situation closely, with updates being sent via fax, email, or WhatsApp to the MHA control room in New Delhi.

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Mumbai Woman Doctor Assaulted by Drunk Patient and Relatives Amid National Outrage Over Kolkata Incident

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:19am on 18 Aug 2024,Sunday India

A woman resident doctor at Mumbai's Sion Hospital was assaulted early Sunday by an intoxicated patient and his relatives. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. when the patient, injured and accompanied by five to six inebriated relatives, verbally abused, threatened, and physically attacked the doctor. She sustained injuries while defending herself, and the assailants fled the hospital. This assault happened amid nationwide protests over the rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor in Kolkata. A police case has been filed, and the medical community demands stronger measures to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals.

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RG Kar Case: Victim’s Family Claims Department’s Involvement, Denies Naming Individuals to CBI

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:18am on 18 Aug 2024,Sunday India

In the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case, the victim’s family alleges multiple individuals from the department were involved. They claim departmental negligence allowed the incident to occur. However, the family denies providing any names to the CBI, which is investigating the case. The victim’s father questions whether the murder happened elsewhere before the body was placed in the seminar hall. The family suggests there might be a larger network behind the crime but refrains from naming suspects, citing ongoing judicial processes.

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Sourav Ganguly’s Wife Explains Absence from RG Kar Protest Due to Daughter’s Illness

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:09am on 18 Aug 2024,Sunday India

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly’s wife, Dona, clarified her absence from the women’s protest on August 14 against the RG Kar Medical College incident. She stated that she did not attend due to her daughter Sana's severe illness that night. Despite support for the cause, Dona emphasized that Sana's health crisis prevented their participation. Sourav Ganguly had previously condemned the incident and called for stringent punishment for the perpetrators. However, his statements have faced criticism and misinterpretation. The Gangulys reaffirmed their commitment to supporting women’s safety and justice for the RG Kar case.

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Centre Orders Two-Hourly Law and Order Reports from States as Nationwide Protests Intensify after Kolkata Rape-Murder Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:42am on 18 Aug 2024,Sunday India

In response to nationwide protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, the Union Home Ministry has instructed all state police forces to submit law and order reports every two hours. Reports can be sent via email, fax, or WhatsApp. This directive aims to monitor the situation and ensure swift responses to any developments. The victim's case, now under CBI investigation, has sparked widespread outrage, with demands for justice and reforms to protect healthcare workers and improve their working conditions.

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