Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder Case: Scuffle Breaks Out Between Police, ABVP Activists

Kolkata: A scuffle broke out between police personnel and ABVP activists during a march to Swasthya Bhavan, hequarters of West Bengal health department, in Salt Lake area to protest against alleged rape and murder of an RG Kar hospital medic.

Protestors Demand Resignation of CM Mamata Banerjee

protestors demanded resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who also doubles up as state's health and home minister.

police h put up barrices at several ros leing to Swasthya Bhavan, which ABVP activists tried to break through, a senior officer said.

"We only seek resignation of chief minister. incident which happened at hospital is unimaginable," a woman member of ABVP said.

postgruate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered while on duty at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here on August 9.

Healthcare Services Affected as Doctors' Agitation Enters 12th Day

healthcare services were severely affected at state-run hospitals across West Bengal as cease work agitation by junior doctors to protest against alleged rape and murder of a woman medic entered 12th day on Tuesday.

CBI Takes Over Investigation Following High Court Order

CBI has taken over investigation into alleged rape and murder of doctor from Kolkata Police, following order of Calcutta High Court last week.

A civic volunteer was arrested for his alleged involvement in crime. 

(With inputs from PTI)