Protests erupted in Kolkata, India demanding the resignation of a top state minister following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. The incident, which occurred on August 9, has sparked nationwide outrage similar to the 2012 gang rape in New Delhi. A police volunteer has been arrested and the federal police have taken over the investigation. Junior doctors have been protesting, demanding justice for the victim and greater safety for women in hospitals. Despite the Supreme Court’s creation of a hospital safety task force and requests for protesting doctors to return to work, some have refused, including in West Bengal, where Kolkata is the capital. On Tuesday, thousands of police officers were deployed as protesters led by university students marched, calling for the resignation of the West Bengal Chief Minister. The ruling Trinamool Congress Party blamed the police crackdown on opposition parties and affiliated groups. The BJP has supported the protesting students, accusing the state government of trying to suppress the incident. The protests come as women in India continue to face high levels of sexual violence despite tougher laws. The situation remains tense as both protesters and authorities stand firm in their demands and actions.
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Protesters in Kolkata met with tear gas by Indian police following rape and murder of doctor
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