Kolkata (Pakistan News) The post-mortem report of a female trainee doctor from Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital has revealed shocking details, confirming that she was brutally raped and murdered, contrary to earlier claims of suicide.
According to Indian media reports, the post-mortem revealed over 14 injuries on the victim’s head, face, neck, arms, and genital area. The report confirms that the young doctor was sexually assaulted before being killed. Initially, her death was suspected to be a suicide.
The report further indicates that the manner of death is rightly classified as murder. It also confirmed the presence of male semen in the victim’s genital area, providing concrete evidence of sexual assault.
The post-mortem findings highlighted the severe nature of the assault, with internal bleeding in her lungs and blood clots observed throughout her body. However, there were no signs of any broken bones. Samples of blood and other bodily fluids have been sent for further analysis.
In response to the incident, the Supreme Court of India has taken suo moto notice and scheduled a hearing on August 20.
According to the court’s cause list uploaded on August 20, a bench consisting of Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice J.B. Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra will hear the case concerning the alleged rape and murder of the trainee doctor.
Junior doctors across several Indian states, including West Bengal and Delhi, have continued their strike in protest of the incident, severely impacting healthcare services in hospitals.
In cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and others, protesting doctors have stated that they will not return to work until the investigation is complete.
The father of the deceased doctor expressed his grief, saying, “I have lost one daughter, but now I have millions of sons and daughters. These millions of boys and girls are fighting for my daughter who is no more. They are all demanding justice for her.”
Meanwhile, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer has confirmed that the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandeep Ghosh, was summoned for questioning for the third consecutive day to provide details of phone calls made before and after the incident.
Earlier, Kolkata Police summoned a Trinamool Congress MP, who called for an impartial investigation by the CBI and demanded the former principal and police commissioner be detained for questioning. The MP also sought to uncover who and why the suicide narrative was spread.
The police have also issued summons to former BJP MP Locket Chatterjee and two well-known doctors, Dr. Kunal Sarkar and Dr. Subarna Goswami, for allegedly spreading rumors and revealing the identity of the victim.
In response to the incident, the West Bengal government has announced several measures to enhance the safety of women, particularly in government hospitals where night shifts are common. These measures include establishing dedicated retiring rooms and “safe zones” monitored by CCTV.
Over 70 Padma Award-winning doctors have expressed deep concern, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement a special law to address violence against doctors and enforce stricter security protocols in medical facilities.
Prominent doctors like Ashok Vaid, Harsh Mahajan, Anoop Misra, A.K. Grover, Alka Kriplani, and Mohsin Wali have also called for an ordinance to impose the harshest penalties to address this “dangerous” situation.
On August 9, the body of the postgraduate trainee doctor was found in a seminar hall at the government hospital in Kolkata. The following day, a civic volunteer was arrested in connection with the crime. The case has since been transferred to the CBI for further investigation by the Kolkata High Court.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) stated that the doctors’ strike is ongoing, with doctors refraining from outpatient duties, although they have been instructed to remain available for emergency services.
Private clinics and diagnostic centers in Kolkata are also largely closed, and strikes have spread to major cities like Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, Guwahati in Assam, and Chennai in Tamil Nadu, among others.
The hospital shutdowns are being regarded as one of the largest doctor strikes in recent times in India, causing significant hardship for patients due to the absence of medical professionals.