BJP Protest Rape-Murder Incident; CBI Seeks Polygraph Test for Doctors

BJP workers, including top leaders, staged a protest against the rape and murder of a PG-trainee doctor in Kolkata. The CBI approached the Kolkata High Court for permission to conduct polygraph tests on doctors to corroborate their statements. AIIMS doctors in Delhi called off their strike post-Supreme Court appeal.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on Thursday protested against the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Leading the demonstration were BJP leaders such as Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and MLA Agnimitra Paul. However, Kolkata Police detained the protesters shortly after.

Simultaneously, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) appealed to the Kolkata High Court on Thursday to gain permission for a polygraph test on the institution's former principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, and four other doctors. This followed discrepancies found in their statements during the ongoing investigation. A senior CBI official confirmed that the request was made, and pending approval, the tests would proceed.

'We will corroborate their statements with the result of the polygraph test to verify their statement given to the agency,' the CBI official stated, emphasizing that the tests are crucial for corroborating evidence.

Dr. Ghosh had previously been interrogated about his response to the incident, his notification of the police and the victim's parents, among other aspects. Meanwhile, following an appeal from the Supreme Court, health professionals at the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi have ended their 11-day strike and resumed duties as of Thursday.

The Resident Doctors Association (RDA) of AIIMS announced the decision, stating, 'In the interest of the nation and the spirit of public service, the RDA, AIIMS, New Delhi, has decided to call off the 11-day strike. This decision comes in response to the appeal and direction of the Supreme Court. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Supreme Court for taking cognizance of the RG Kar Medical College incident and addressing the broader issue of safety and security for healthcare workers across the country.'

(With inputs from agencies.)