'Manner of Death Is Homicidal': Autopsy Report Confirms In Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case

Kolkata: The post-mortem report for the woman doctor, who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, indicated that her death was primarily caused by "manual strangulation combined with smothering."

It also found that the "manner of death" is "homicidal." The report of the autopsy conducted on the victim on the evening of August 9 also mentioned that the doctor had 16 external and nine internal injury marks.

"There is medical evidence of forceful penetration/insertion in her genitalia – the possibility of sexual assault," the report also stated.

Out of the 16 external injuries, there were abrasions on her cheeks, lips, nose, neck, arms and knees, it said adding that there were injuries to her private parts.

The report further mentioned "all injuries are antemortem, listed nine internal wounds, including those in the muscles of the scalp, neck and other parts of the body.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all social media platforms and electronic media to remove the name of the deceased in the RG Kar Hospital case, photographs, and video clips forthwith. 

A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud also comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra noted that the identity of the victim was published on various platforms.

After the Supreme Court constituted a National Task Force for medical professionals, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Tuesday welcomed the decision and said it would work with the committee on safety and security. However, the association still have the demand to bring a central law for protection of medical professionals through an ordinance.

(With inputs from Agencies)