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Doctor rape-murder: Retired officers to be deployed for hospital security

The retired officials would be tasked with supervising security arrangements at key government hospitals

How Aruna Shanbaug's memories echoed in the corridors of Supreme Court

Kolkata rape-murder case: Aruna Shanbaug's ordeals resonated with growing concerns of women healthcare professionals following the murder of the junior doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital

Kolkata case: Polygraph test delayed for Sanjoy Ray due to lack of lawyer

Kolkata rape-murder case: The polygraph, or lie detector test, measures physiological responses like heart rate, breathing patterns, sweating, and blood pressure to assess truthfulness

Ex-principal sold dead bodies, took bribes, allege former RG Kar official

A former employee of RG Kar Medical College alleged that ex-principal Sandip Ghosh solicited bribes from students in exchange for passing grades

Ex-TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty gets rape threats for backing doctors' protest

Actor Mimi Chakraborty had participated in a protest against the rape and murder of the trainee doctor in Kolkata

Ex-RG Kar hospital principal may undergo polygraph test: How does it work?

The CBI may conduct a polygraoh test on the former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in connection with the rape-murder of a trainee doctor on August 9

'Sent her to work, got her body': Father mourns Kolkata doctor's loss

'All our dreams have been shattered in a single night', said the father of the young trainee doctor who was tragically murdered at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata

Kolkata Police suspends three officers over RG Kar hospital vandalism

The Kolkata Police has suspended three of its officers in connection with the vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here last week, officials said. The suspended policemen include two assistant police commissioners, they said. A group of people had entered the medical facility and vandalised its emergency department, nursing station, and medicine store in the early hours of August 15. The violence at the state-run hospital took place amid midnight protests by women in various parts of West Bengal against the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at the health facility. Three officers have been suspended... Two are assistant police commissioners and one is an inspector, an official said. Further investigation is underway. The trainee doctor's body with severe injury marks was found inside the seminar hall of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital's chest department on August 9.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder news: SC orders removal of all pictures, videos of victim doctor

Kolkata case updates: Catch all the news developments related to the Kolkata case here

SC on Kolkata rape-murder case, lateral entry ad withdrawn, Badlapur protests

Today, the central government requested the UPSC to withdraw its ad for lateral entry, following intense criticism.

Kolkata rape-murder case: 10 Things Supreme Court said

The Supreme Court, on August 20, described the Kolkata rape and murder of the trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College as “horrific.” Here are the 10 things the top court said during the hearing.

SC forms task force to protect doctors: Key members & their role explained

The Supreme Court has emphasised the urgent need for a national consensus on standard safety protocols for medical professionals

Kolkata rape-murder case: Top exchanges between Chief Justice, Kapil Sibal

The Supreme Court, addressing concerns over doctors' safety, said that the nation can't wait for another tragedy like Kolkata's rape-murder case

Kolkata case: CBI to conduct polygraph test of Sanjoy Roy. Top updates

Kolkata rape-murder case: The CBI will conduct a polygraph test on Sanjoy Roy, the Kolkata rape and murder suspect, on Tuesday after a local court approved it

West Bengal in state of flux, people have lost faith in present govt: Guv

Terming the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor in a Kolkata hospital as the "most shameful moment" for society, Governor C V Ananda Bose claimed that West Bengal is in a "state of flux" and the people have "lost faith in the present government". Referring to a recent rally organised by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to demand justice for the deceased trainee doctor, Bose questioned her stance and alleged that her statements were merely rhetorical. In an interview with PTI, Bose said, "Bengal is in a state of flux. Students have lost faith in the government, youths are scared and women are in a state of despair. There is a feeling that the government, which is supposed to protect the citizens, is not doing its role." The postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered while on duty at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here on August 9. The healthcare services were severely affected at state-run hospitals across West Bengal as the ceasework agitation by juni

Kolkata rape-murder case: SC forms task force for doctors' workplace safety

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud urged all doctors to place their trust in the judiciary, assuring them that the courts are committed to safeguarding their interests

Bengal govt forms SIT to probe RG Kar Medical College on financial issues

West Bengal government has formed an SIT to investigate financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College amid ongoing protests over trainee doctor's alleged rape and murder

WB health dept launches programme for safety of women in night shifts

To enhance the safety and security of women working in night shifts across government and private sectors, the West Bengal Health Department on Monday issued a comprehensive set of measures and launched a flagship programme named 'Rattierer Saathi Helpers of the Night.' The new guidelines will be enforced in medical colleges, hospitals, and hostels where similar provisions are not already in place, the order said. Under these guidelines, separate designated restrooms with toilets for women will be set up and women volunteers will be assigned on duty during nighttime shifts. "There should be separate designated restrooms with toilets for women. Woman volunteers shall be on duty at night. Safe zones will be identified and created for women with full CCTV coverage. A special mobile phone app with alarm devices will be developed which shall be compulsorily downloaded by all working women and which will be connected to the local police stations/police control room," it added. The order

MUDA land scam, doctors protest, US Presidential elections

The Karnataka High Court has provided temporary protection to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah until August 29

1 arrested for sharing photo of Kolkata victim, issuing threat to Mamata

A person was arrested in Kolkata for allegedly disclosing the identity on social media of the doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and issuing threats to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, police said on Monday. The arrest was made after a complaint was lodged at the Taltala police station, they added. "A complaint was received that the person with Instagram username 'Kirtisocial' uploaded three stories related to the incident that recently took place at RG Kar MCH, disclosing the picture and identity of the victim," a police officer said. "At the same time, the accused person also shared two stories against the CM that contained offensive comments and life threats to her. Those were very much provocative in nature and might have created social unrest and promoted hatred among communities," he said. The accused will be produced before a court, police said.