Protests Over Kolkata Doctor's Murder Continue

The investigation into the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College has seen significant developments. Contrary to social media claims, 18 healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses, have been actively assisting the Kolkata Police and CBI with their inquiries. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been deployed at the hospital following a Supreme Court order, which has been criticized by students for its timing. Nationwide protests by the medical community led to an 11-day strike by doctors, which ended after the Supreme Court assured no adverse actions against them and formed a National Task Force to address safety concerns. Multiple high-level meetings and security measures are now in place at the hospital to prevent future incidents. The Supreme Court has highlighted discrepancies in the initial investigation, questioning the time taken to file the FIR and the delay in sealing the crime scene.