Calcutta High Court Transfers Rape and Murder Probe to CBI Amid Healthcare Crisis

The Calcutta High Court has transferred the probe into the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College to the CBI. This move comes after widespread agitation by junior doctors crippled state healthcare services. The investigation transfer follows allegations of evidence tampering and a botched police probe.

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered the probe into the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital to be transferred from the Kolkata Police to the CBI.

Protests by junior doctors have largely paralyzed state healthcare services for five days, leaving emergency departments in disarray.

Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam urged agitating doctors to resume work, citing their moral duty to treat patients.

(With inputs from agencies.)