Key Developments
- Court Grants Bail:
- Ex-medical college principal Sandip Ghosh and ex-police officer Abhijit Mondal, accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, were granted bail after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) failed to file charges within 90 days.
- Victim’s Family Demands Justice:
- The family criticized the CBI’s inaction, stating, “We will fight till the end to get justice.” They joined rallies with junior doctors and political groups, pushing for accountability.
- Protests Across Kolkata:
- The West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Front (WBJDF), along with SUCI(C), Congress, and SFI, led marches to the CBI office, decrying the lack of progress in the investigation.
- WBJDF member Debasish Halder questioned the integrity of the probe, warning of consequences if those accused were reinstated in positions of influence.
Statements & Reactions
- Doctors’ Associations:
The Joint Platform of Doctors and the Service Doctors’ Forum (SDF) voiced collective disappointment and anger, calling for larger public protests. They urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to intervene. - Solicitor General’s Revelation:
- Tushar Mehta informed the Chief Justice of India that the state had not granted permission for the CBI to prosecute the accused, complicating efforts to move forward with legal proceedings.
- Political & Civic Activism:
Groups submitted symbolic deputations, expressing dismay at the current state of justice.
What’s Next?
The protests aim to maintain public pressure on the CBI and state government to deliver justice. The victim’s family has secured new legal counsel, vowing to continue their fight.
Will public outrage lead to swift action, or will bureaucratic hurdles overshadow calls for accountability?
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