Doctors in Kolkata Continue Protests Over Trainee Doctor's Rape and Murder; CBI Raids Hospital Premises, Prohibitory Orders Extended Until August 31

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:27pm on 25 Aug 2024,Sunday India

Doctors in Kolkata are protesting after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R G Kar Hospital. Despite talks, the protests continue, demanding safer work conditions. The Kolkata Police extended prohibitory orders near the hospital until August 31. Meanwhile, the CBI conducted raids at several locations, including the former principal's premises, investigating corruption at the hospital. The accused, Sanjay Roy, is in 14-day judicial custody. The Calcutta High Court allowed a planned protest march on August 27, citing the right to peaceful protest.

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