Kolkata Rape Case: This Kolkata Woman Doctor Rape and Murder Case comprises the Central Bureau of Investigation, mandatorily assigned by order of the Calcutta High Court, to probe the case of a woman trainee doctor, marking dramatic developments. It is the case of high profile, which sparked extensive outrage and caused grief over the brutal assault and death of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Calcutta High Court Steps In Amid Public Outcry
The intervention of the Calcutta High Court came amid much public outcry and mounting pressure on local authorities. On August 9, the Court directed that investigations be handed over to the CBI. It asked for a rigorous and impartial probe into the matter. The Court ordered the Kolkata Police to immediately transfer all documents and other evidence related to the case to the CBI team.
Accompanying the arrival of the CBI into Kolkata is a specialized medical and forensic team from Delhi, mandated to provide expertise and support. It manifests the serious view taken in the case and also the commitment towards ensuring justice for the victim and her family.
Victim’s Family Reveals Heartbreaking Experience to the Media
The shocked family members of the victim have come into the media and shared their harrowing experiences. They have clearly talked with Lallantop at length about the excruciating wait and the lies given by the hospital authorities. First, they were told that their daughter had committed suicide. That was immediately given up for the correct news, though with a three-hour-long wait outside the hospital before finally letting them see her body.
Post-Mortem Revelations
The father of the deceased described his sorrow and, in so doing, spoke of the mental toll this incident has had on his family. “I knew something was wrong when I got the call. We were told it was a case of suicide, but we now want justice. My daughter is gone, but we hope to find some justice,” he said.
Sources suggest that it was the Assistant Superintendent of RG Kar Hospital’s Chest Medicine Wing who first broke the news of the alleged suicide to the family. This was later denied by the post-mortem report, which revealed something even more macabre. There it was mentioned that she had been throttled, her thyroid cartilage broken, and she had other injuries on her belly, lips, fingers, and left leg.
The report further disclosed that she was bleeding from the eyes, mouth, and private parts, while injuries on the genital were caused by “perverted sexuality” and “genital torture.” How the wounds were inflicted, especially on areas around the eyes, is not clear; this mystery adds to the intricacies of the case.
Medical Community Unites
The medical fraternity has rallied behind the victim ever since this tragedy happened. From protests by doctors and medical students in AIIMS Delhi to a call for a nationwide shutdown of outpatient services by the Federation of All India Medical Association, this solidarity brought into the open the wide concern and demand for justice in the wake of such heinous acts.
With the CBI takeover of the case, the country is watching with bated breath to see if truth comes out and justice gets served. It has exposed not only the horrors of violence against women but also galvanized a collective call for systemic changes toward making medical institutions and beyond safe and accountable.
