MHA writes to West Bengal Chief Secy for CISF deployment at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata
Aug 21, 2024
New Delhi [India], August 21 : Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) wrote a letter to the Chief Secretary of West Bengal on Wednesday on the deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata in response to the rising protests following the rape and murder incident of a postgraduate trainee doctor of the institution.
The MHA's letter, addressed to the Chief Secretary of West Bengal, outlines the need for increased security measures to manage the situation effectively. The deployment aims to support local law enforcement in handling the surge in protests and ensuring a stable environment for doctors.
The step was taken a day after the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked to hand over the security of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital to the CISF as it heard the suo motu case of the rape and murder of the trainee doctor there.
This move comes as West Bengal faces a period of heightened agitation, with protesters voicing various grievances. The CISF's intervention is expected to bolster security efforts and help mitigate any potential threats to public peace.
The decision to deploy CISF personnel comes amid growing unrest and demonstrations that have prompted concerns about maintaining public order and safety.
The CISF personnel will be deployed at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, as well as, the hostel in Kolkata, said the sources privy to the development.
The move comes amid junior doctors from various medical colleges and hospitals across West Bengal on Wednesday staged a rally to protest the rape-murder case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and demanded increased security in their workplaces.
The doctors called for a swift probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which has taken over the case from Kolkata Police as directed by the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday, August 13.
