is under CBI interrogation. He had resigned on August 12.

In the trainee doctor’s rape-murder case in Kolkata, the CBI interviewed the victim’s family on Friday (August 16). The family suspects that some interns and doctors from the hospital might be involved. The CBI stated that the family has provided some names and they will interrogate around 30 individuals.

The CBI has summoned two PG trainee doctors and a house staff member who were on duty with the victim on the night of the incident. Former principal Sandeep Ghosh is in custody and will also be questioned.

Additionally, the agency took the arrested accused Sanjay Roy to recreate the crime scene at Radha Govind Kar Medical College and Hospital. Sanjay was arrested on August 9.

Meanwhile, the Central Health Ministry issued a new directive today. The ministry has mandated that medical institutions must file an FIR within 6 hours of any attack on healthcare workers. This decision follows the rape-murder case and violence that occurred on August 14 at the same college.

Protests and Reactions:

• The CBI team arrived at the crime scene with a 3D laser scanner.
• West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led protests demanding the death penalty for the accused.
• BJP women leaders and workers also protested in Kolkata, resulting in clashes with the police.
• Resident doctors at Delhi’s RML Hospital have gone on strike, maintaining only emergency services.
• Mumbai’s Nair Hospital resident doctors are demanding legislation for the safety of female doctors.
• Amritsar’s Guru Nanak Dev Hospital doctors protested with placards.

Updates on the Rape and Murder Case:

• On August 14, police arrested 19 individuals in connection with the vandalism and violence at the medical college.
• The CBI used a 3D laser scanner to create a digital blueprint of the crime scene.
• Former principal Sandeep Ghosh is under CBI custody.
• Four doctors who were on night duty on the day of the incident are being interrogated.
• August 16 marks the seventh day of the doctors’ strike in Kolkata. OPD services remain suspended at various hospitals including AIIMS Delhi and Bhopal.
• Accused Sanjay Roy was taken by the CBI team to the medical college for scene reconstruction.

Political Reactions:

BJP leaders claim Mamata Banerjee is suppressing the voices of the people of Bengal and obstructing justice.

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary accused TMC and BJP of playing games and called for the arrest of all involved in the August 14 violence.

Socialists in Kooch Bihar were detained by the police.

IMA’s Nationwide Strike Announcement: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a 24-hour nationwide strike from August 17, 6 AM to August 18, 6 AM, in protest of the Kolkata incident. Emergency services will remain operational, but no elective surgeries will be conducted.

Court Proceedings: The Calcutta High Court held a hearing on the violence that occurred on August 14 at the medical college. Chief Justice TS Shivagnam criticized the state government and police for their failure to manage the situation and prevent the violence.

CBI’s Investigation Details: On August 15, CBI officials visited the victim’s home to speak with her parents. The officials inquired about the timing of the hospital’s notification of the daughter’s death and questioned the victim’s friends.

The CBI has also interrogated five doctors from the hospital, including the former superintendent, vice-principal, and chest department head. They have spoken with the police station in charge of the area where the hospital is located.

Additional Reports: Post-mortem reports reveal brutal details of the victim’s suffering and confirm the assault occurred between August 8-9. The victim was subjected to severe physical abuse and had multiple injuries.