Published 23:35 IST, October 30th 2024

Junior Doctors Take Out Torch Rally Demanding Justice For RG Kar Trainee Doctor In Kolkata

A torch rally was organised by the West Bengal Junior Doctors to the CBI office to demand justice for the RG Kar doctor, a victim of rape and murder in Kolkata.

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Junior doctors hold torch rally in Kolkata seeking speedy justice of RG Kar victim doctor. | Image: PTI
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Kolkata: A torch rally was organised by West Bengal Junior Doctors' Forum and civil society organisations to CBI office to demand speedy justice for trainee doctor who was brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. rally began at West Bengal Medical Council's office in Salt Lake area and ended at CBI's office at CGO Complex in Sector 1.

Notably, junior doctors' forum has urged CBI to expedite its investigation into heinous crime, which has sent shockwaves throughout country. next hearing in case is scheduled for November 4, and forum is pushing for concrete action to be taken before n.

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rally saw support from a section of senior doctors, who joined junior doctors and civil society organisations in demanding justice for victim. event highlighted outrage and concern among medical community and civil society over gruesome crime and need for swift action to ensure that justice is served.

demand for speedy justice comes as medical community continues to reel from shock of crime, which has raised concerns about safety and security of medical professionals, particularly women. CBI is under pressure to deliver results in case, and junior doctors' forum is determined to keep pressure on until justice is served.

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"It's almost three months since incident happened. CBI is still investigating matter. We want m to quicken ir probe," one of agitating doctors was quoted as saying by PTI.

A 31-year-old woman trainee doctor was raped and murdered at RG Kar hospital on August 9, following which re were widespre protests across country by doctors and public, demanding justice for victim.

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junior doctors h earlier gone on a fast till death on October 5 after West Bengal government h not fulfilled ir demand. y withdrew ir hunger strike after meeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on October 21.

23:35 IST, October 30th 2024