RG Kar Principal

In the wake of the tragic rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, Dr. Sandip Ghosh has been appointed as the principal of Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, despite having resigned from RG Kar citing moral responsibility. His resignation followed intense pressure and protests from medical students and junior doctors, who demanded accountability for security failures at the institution. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage, leading to protests and calls for justice from medical associations, with the Federation of Resident Doctors Associations (FORDA) initiating a nationwide strike in solidarity. The West Bengal government has also made other administrative changes, appointing Professor Dr. Bulbul Mukhopadhyay as the new Medical Superintendent at RG Kar. Political reactions have included proposals for expedited rape trials, highlighting the politicization of the case. Investigations continue, with authorities summoning witnesses and the National Commission for Women involved in the case.