In Kolkata, India, protests were held demanding the resignation of a state minister following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, resulting in clashes with police. The attack has sparked national outrage, reminiscent of the 2012 gang rape in New Delhi, with calls for stronger protections for women. A police volunteer has been arrested and the federal police have taken over the investigation. Junior doctors have been protesting by refusing non-emergency patients, demanding justice for the victim and improved safety for women in hospitals. The Supreme Court has formed a hospital safety task force and urged protesting doctors to return to work, though some have resisted. Thousands of police officers were deployed in Kolkata and Howrah as protests intensified, with some demanding the resignation of the West Bengal Chief Minister. The ruling Trinamool Congress Party blamed the protests on opposition parties and accused the BJP of instigating violence. The BJP has supported the students, alleging that Banerjee’s administration is trying to suppress the incident. The state government has denied these accusations. The situation remains tense, with ongoing protests and a divide between different political parties on how to address the issue.
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Protesters in Kolkata angered by doctor’s rape and murder face tear gas from police
