Protests Continue After Doctor's Murder in Kolkata

The rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has sparked widespread protests among healthcare workers in India, leading to a 15-day strike that severely impacted medical services in West Bengal. The victim, found mutilated after a 36-hour shift, was allegedly killed by Sanjay Roy, a police volunteer, whose confession has raised suspicions of a larger conspiracy. The Supreme Court is involved in the case, criticizing delays and irregularities in the investigation by the local police and hospital management, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) now overseeing the probe. Despite the Court's appeal for doctors to return to work, they insist on justice for the victim and the removal of responsible officials from the hospital. As protests continue, patient attendance at hospitals has plummeted, highlighting the precarious state of healthcare under the ongoing turmoil. The situation has underscored deep-seated issues of safety and accountability within India's healthcare system.