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  • Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder: Bengal Observes 12-Hour Bandh; BJP To Hold Candle March To Mamata Banerjee’s Residence |

    Kolkata is set to witness political protests on Friday, August 16, as the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) has called for a 12-hour statewide bandh to protest the vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on early Thursday morning. Meanwhile, the BJP’s women’s wing will hold a candlelight march to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s residence, also in response to the vandalism incident. 

    A mob entered the premises of the Hospital and wreaked havoc as they were demanding the arrest of all those involved in the rape and murder of the 31-year-old trainee doctor inside the establishment. 

    Mamata Banerjee To Join On August 17 

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will join the protests on Saturday, calling for the death penalty for those accused in the rape and murder case of the trainee doctor.  

    Banerjee has also announced a protest to seek justice for the Kolkata trainee doctor, who was assaulted and killed at RG Kar College and Hospital. She has urged the Central Bureau of Investigation, which has taken over the case from the Kolkata Police, to ensure that justice is served by the following Sunday. 

    IMA’s Nationwide Strike 

    Amid the political rallies, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a 24-hour nationwide strike from 6AM on August 17 to protest against the rape-murder incident and the vandalism at the RG Kar Hospital. The withdrawal of services will be limited to non-emergency services.

  • Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder: CBI Races Against Time As DNA Profiling Holds Key To Solving Case |

    Kolkate Rape-Murder Case: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is facing a significant challenge as it takes over the investigation into the horrifying rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Since the discovery of her body, five days have already elapsed with no accurate results. The pressure is mounting for the agency to deliver swift results, but the road ahead is filled with obstacles.

    State Of The Crime Scene 

    First and foremost, the most pressing concern is the state of the crime scene. According to reports, alleged contamination and delays in evidence collection have severely compromised the integrity of the site. Making it all the more difficult for the CBI to establish clear forensic links between the crime and the perpetrator. The possibility that critical evidence may have been tampered with or lost over the days since the incident adds another layer of complication to the investigation. 

    Case Hinges On ‘DNA Profiling’ 

    All eyes are on the crucial DNA profiling of fluids found on the victim, which could either authenticate or complicate the investigation. While there are rumors and speculations about the involvement of multiple assailants, these remain unverified until the DNA results are in. 

    Political Influence And Local Factors 

    The agency’s task is further complicated by the potential influence of political or local factors, as claimed by the protesters. Therefore, the CBI will probably need to navigate possible obstructions and non-cooperation from individuals with vested interests in the case. 

    The involvement of civic police volunteers, who are said to hold significant power in the area, could also deter witnesses from coming forward, making it even more challenging to gather reliable testimony.

    Initial Investigation

    The victim’s family, alongside protesters, has raised concerns about the credibility of the initial investigation, adding to the mounting pressure on the CBI to get it right.

    Way Forward For CBI 

    The CBI must now work carefully reconstruct the crime scene, despite the significant time lapse. With five days having passed, reconstructing the sequence of events leading to the crime will require piecing together fragmented and potentially inconsistent witness accounts, CCTV footage, and digital evidence. This task is critical as any gaps in the timeline could undermine the investigation.

    The outcome of the DNA profiling will be crucial, but as time runs out, the CBI’s task appears increasingly difficult.