Nationwide Protests Erupt Over RG Kar Medical College Rape-Murder Case

The father of the deceased doctor in the RG Kar Medical College rape-death case refrains from sharing details of his conversation with the CBI. Kolkata police have arrested 19 individuals related to hospital violence, while a nationwide doctors' strike is announced from August 17-18 in protest.

In the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-death case, the deceased doctor's father has declined to reveal details about his discussions with the CBI. He stated, 'It is not lawfully appropriate to give details on our conversation with the CBI. I can't give you details on the questioning that has been done in connection with this case. They have recorded our statement and taken it in writing. I express gratitude to everyone, regarding the protest that has been happening across the country and world. I consider everyone who is standing with us, as my sons and daughters.'

He added that the CBI has assured the prompt arrest of the accused. 'CBI has assured us that the accused will be arrested at the earliest and awarded strict punishment based on whatever we have told them...I have turned down the compensation. It will hurt my daughter if I accept money as compensation for her death. I want justice,' he said.

Earlier today, Kolkata police announced the arrest of 19 individuals allegedly involved in violence on the hospital premises. Using social media, Kolkata Police stated, '19 arrests so far in RG Kar hospital vandalism. Five of them were identified by social media feedback. If you recognize any of the suspects from our earlier posts, kindly inform us. Thank you for your support and trust.'

On Thursday, police reported that a mob of between 5,000 and 7,000 people invaded RG Kar Hospital, attacked protesting doctors and medical students, and attempted to ransack the premises on the night of August 14. A nationwide withdrawal of services has been announced by doctors of modern medicine starting from 6 am on Saturday, August 17 to 6 am Sunday, August 18, per an official statement released by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday.

On August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was raped and murdered while on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, prompting nationwide strikes and protests from the medical fraternity.

(With inputs from agencies.)