Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: BJP's Nityanand Rai hits out at Mamata Banerjee, welcomes HC order of CBI inquiry
Aug 14, 2024
Patna (Bihar) [India], August 14 : Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Wednesday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of attempting to "divert the issue" following the Calcutta High Court's decision to transfer the investigation of the trainee doctor's rape and murder case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Nityanand Rai stated, "Mamata Banerjee's government wanted to divert attention from the case, hush it up, but the court has taken cognizance and ordered a CBI inquiry. The CBI will actively investigate the matter to ensure that the culprits are brought to justice."
A CBI team has arrived in Kolkata to take over the investigation into the rape and murder of a second-year postgraduate trainee at RG Kar Medical College.
On Tuesday, the Calcutta High Court ordered a CBI investigation into the sexual assault and murder of the woman postgraduate trainee doctor, which occurred on August 9 and sparked nationwide outrage.
Earlier, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described the incident as "shocking" and expressed his support for the victim's family. He also commented on the High Court's decision to hand over the investigation to the CBI, stating, "The CM had given the police one week to solve the crime, and now it turns out the CBI has been brought in. If they have greater expertise and experience in this matter, let them make their contribution."
Meanwhile, the National Medical Commission (NMC), under the direction of Union Health Minister JP Nadda, issued an advisory to all medical colleges and institutions to develop a policy for ensuring a safe work environment.
According to the official public notice, "Incidents of violence against doctors in medical colleges have been reported in the recent past. All medical colleges are requested to develop a policy for a safe work environment within the college and hospital campus for all staff members, including faculty, medical students, and resident doctors."
"The policy should ensure adequate safety measures in OPDs, wards, casualty areas, hostels, and other open spaces within the campus and residential quarters. Corridors and campus areas should be well-lit in the evening to allow staff to move safely from one place to another, and all sensitive areas should be monitored by CCTV," the notice added.
