West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a protest march in Kolkata on Friday, August 16, demanding justice for the horrific rape and homicide of a girl physician at RG Kar Medical School and Hospital. The protest got here within the wake of the tragic incident that has sparked outrage throughout the state.
Mamata Banerjee’s Name For Justice
Throughout the protest march, Mamata Banerjee reiterated her demand for capital punishment for the accused. Throughout the protest marchBanerjee acknowledged, “We would like the reality to come back out.” “Nonetheless, there are some quarters spreading lies to mislead the general public. I’m deeply disturbed by this incident. I stayed awake all evening, my coronary heart heavy with grief. When Buddhababu (a reference to a former chief) handed away, I visited his dwelling. I’m a politician, however above all, I’m a humanitarian. The nexus between the Left and the BJP should be uncovered,” she added
Banerjee additionally highlighted the unfold of faux information on social media, which she claimed is getting used to “disguise the reality.”
CBI Takes Over The Investigation
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken cost of the investigation following an order from the Calcutta Excessive Court docket. The incident, which occurred on August 9, concerned the alleged rape and homicide of a post-graduate trainee physician in a seminar room on the hospital. The CBI workforce, which arrived in Kolkata on August 14, has began its probe, taking up from the native police.
The CBI on Friday detained Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the previous Principal of RG Kar Medical School, for questioning in reference to the case. Dr. Ghosh was taken to the CGO Complicated in Salt Lake for interrogation by the central company.
The grotesque crime has triggered widespread protests throughout West Bengal, with hundreds of ladies from varied walks of life taking to the streets to demand justice. The protests, nevertheless, haven’t been solely peaceable. In Kolkata, tons of of individuals stormed the hospital on the evening of August 14, vandalizing the premises. The police have since arrested a number of people concerned within the violence.
