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Father of Slain Kolkata Doctor Holds Vital Clue in Her Diary, Nationwide Protests Demand Justice

Kolkata, India — In a heart-wrenching incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered, triggering widespread outrage and protests across the country. The victim’s father shared poignant details about his daughter, including a torn page from her personal diary, hinting at her innermost thoughts and daily experiences that she discreetly recorded. The father, whose name has not been disclosed to protect the family’s …

Fitness Instructor Among 32 Arrested After Violent Attack on Kolkata Hospital During Doctor’s Protest

Kolkata, India – A 24-year-old fitness instructor was arrested along with others following a mob attack on a local hospital that saw a junior doctor brutally assaulted and killed. The incident unfolded at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital during a demonstration by doctors seeking justice for their deceased colleague. The young instructor, Souvik Das, admitted his involvement in the destructive act, though he stated it was not pre-planned. According to Das, he initially attended …

Kolkata Police Injured in Violent Clash During ‘Reclaim the Night’ Events

Kolkata, India – Several members of the Kolkata Police sustained injuries late Wednesday after being attacked by a mob during a public safety event titled “Reclaim the Night.” The incidents occurred in multiple locations including in front of RG Kar Hospital and in the area of Baguiati. A group of agitators disrupted the event by forcibly breaking through police barricades at RG Kar Hospital. They infiltrated the building, causing substantial damage to the Emergency ward …

National Uproar: Doctors Across India Strike to Demand Justice for Slain Kolkata Trainee Doctor Amid Hospital Violence

Kolkata, India — The medical community across India has been roiled by a horrific incident involving the alleged rape and murder of a young trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, which took place on August 9. The shocking event has triggered outraged protests from medical professionals and led to calls for action and justice. Amidst the upheaval, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) announced a nationwide 24-hour withdrawal of non-essential medical …

Outrage Erupts Across India After Violent Tragedy Strikes Young Kolkata Doctor at Medical College

Kolkata, India – A harrowing crime at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has sparked outrage across India after a 31-year-old trainee doctor was found murdered and assaulted within the institution’s premises. The distressing brutality of the incident, marked by severe injuries and signs of sexual assault, has prompted nationwide protests and calls for severe legal action. The young medical professional, who was pursuing postgraduate studies, was discovered in a semi-nude state in the seminar …

Bangladeshi Lawmaker Skinned and Dismembered in Kolkata Apartment: Shocking Murder Details Revealed

Kolkata, India – Investigations into the gruesome murder of Bangladeshi lawmaker Anwarul Azim Anar have unveiled chilling details of how his body was mutilated and scattered across the bustling city of Kolkata. The Member of Parliament, affiliated with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party, had traveled to Kolkata for medical reasons before disappearing two days later, only to meet a tragic end in an apartment. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of West Bengal apprehended …