In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves across the medical community and beyond, a female postgraduate trainee doctor was found dead under mysterious circumstances at the prestigious RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The incident, which occurred on August 9, 2024, has sparked widespread protests and demands for a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter.

The victim, a second-year postgraduate student specializing in chest medicine, was reportedly on duty on the night of August 8. Her lifeless body was discovered the following morning in the seminar room of the hospital’s emergency department building. The circumstances surrounding her death have raised serious concerns and allegations of rape and murder.

The victim’s family and various medical associations have accused the West Bengal government and Kolkata Police of attempting to cover up the crime and label it as a suicide. The victim’s father has alleged that his daughter was raped and murdered at the hospital and that efforts are being made to hide the truth. The family has demanded a thorough investigation, including a postmortem under the supervision of a judicial magistrate.

The incident has ignited a wave of protests, with medical students, doctors, and members of the public taking to the streets to demand justice for the victim. The All India Democratic Students Organisation and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have also staged protests outside the hospital, condemning the alleged attempt to cover up the crime.

The West Bengal Health Department has constituted an 11-member special health committee to probe the death of the doctor. However, the family and protesters have called for a judicial probe, expressing concerns about the impartiality of the investigation.

The incident has raised serious questions about the safety and security of Women, in West Bengal It has also highlighted the need for stricter laws and regulations to protect doctors and ensure their well-being.

As the investigation unfolds, the medical community and the public at large are watching closely, demanding answers and justice for the victim. The case has become a rallying point for those seeking to address the systemic issues that allow such crimes to occur and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.