Two years since RG Kar rape-murder, West Bengal medical institutions to observe 2-min silence today
RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case dates back to August 9, 2024, when the body of a trainee doctor was found in a seminar room on campus.
Two years ago, on August 9, 2024, a tragic incident occurred at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal, when 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor Abhaya was raped and murdered inside a hospital seminar room. In observance of this somber anniversary, all establishments under the West Bengal Health and Family Welfare Department are directed to hold a two-minute silence today, from 11:00 am to 11:02 am.
This solemn act was mandated by a notice from the department, issued on August 8. The victim, whose name became synonymous with the protest movement, continues to serve as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice and safety within the healthcare sector. The case, which initially sparked nationwide outrage, has since seen various developments, including a recent CBI investigation into financial irregularities at the institution, led by a three-member Special Investigation Team.
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