Doctor's Murder Ignites Protests and Political Clashes

The brutal rape and murder of a female postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata have ignited widespread outrage and protests across India. Healthcare services in Maharashtra have been significantly impacted as resident doctors, supported by private practitioners, went on an indefinite strike to express solidarity with the victim. The incident has led to heated political clashes, with opposition parties like BJP and CPM blaming the state government and demanding CM Mamata Banerjee’s resignation, while the Congress criticized the local administration for an alleged cover-up. The prime accused, Sanjay Roy, has been arrested, but his medical examination faced disruptions due to protests. Prominent figures, including spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Bollywood actresses Parineeti Chopra and Alia Bhatt, have condemned the crime, calling for stringent measures to ensure women's safety. The victim’s family recounted the horror and frustration they faced due to delayed information and insensitive handling by the authorities.