According to reports, the victim was a second-year postgraduate medical student. She was found dead under suspicious circumstances, partially clothed, in the seminar hall of the hospital’s respiratory medicine department. Preliminary autopsy reports revealed that the woman doctor had been sexually abused before being killed.
Following a preliminary investigation, the Kolkata Police arrested a civic volunteer who worked with the local police force.
The incident sparked outrage within the medical community, leading to urgent calls for action to ensure the safety and security of doctors.
“We demand that the authorities act with precision and in time of 48 hours failing which IMA will be constrained to initiate nationwide action. A fair, transparent and time-sensitive criminal investigation is in order. An ultimatum of two days is given to arrest culprits otherwise IMA will take nationwide protests,” an August 10 statement issued by the Indian Medical Association stated.
Source: Barandbench
