Widespread Protests Over Junior Doctor's Murder

The brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata has sparked nationwide outrage and widespread protests. Fans of rival football clubs East Bengal and Mohun Bagan united in demanding justice, leading to a significant gathering that was met with police resistance and lathi-charge. In response to the unrest, Kolkata Police imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to prevent unlawful assemblies around the medical college and key areas of the city. Similar prohibitory orders were issued in New Delhi, where multiple organizations planned protests, resulting in heightened police deployment and traffic diversions. The Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered states and union territories to provide regular updates on the law and order situation. These measures reflect the intense public demand for justice and accountability in the case.