Rising Tensions as West Bengal Faces Crisis Over RG Kar Incident

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh accuses authorities of diverting attention from the RG Kar rape and murder, amidst widespread protests. Junior doctors continue their hunger strike demanding justice, while the West Bengal government seeks to resolve the issue through a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has accused authorities of attempting to divert attention from the core issues surrounding the RG Kar rape and murder case. His remarks come as allegations swirl about efforts to shield the government amid rising public distrust.

Protests have intensified, led by the West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front, demanding accountability and justice for the victim, identified as a trainee doctor. A significant march spanning 21 km was held, drawing diverse participants seeking justice for the heinous crime.

The state government, acknowledging the crisis, has invited protesting junior doctors to a conciliatory meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee scheduled for October 21. The urgency of the situation underscores West Bengal's fraught political landscape as tensions escalate.

(With inputs from agencies.)