Kolkata: On Saturday, police arrested a man named Sanjoy Roy in connection with the death of a 31-year-old junior doctor at Kolkata’s state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. The doctor was found dead in a seminar hall at the hospital on Friday morning.
A murder case has been registered, and rape charges have been added. The Kolkata police have formed a special investigation team to probe the case. According to the inquest report, the body was discovered with multiple injuries, and blood, and was only partially clothed.
The incident has triggered a major protest at the hospital, with many doctors going on strike to demand a thorough investigation. On Saturday, doctors from other medical colleges also joined the protest. The police stated that Roy was arrested based on CCTV footage from the hospital.
The case has drawn significant attention and unrest, leading to widespread demonstrations by medical professionals across the city.