Doctor rape & murder: SC wants CBI probe status report on Aug 22
Orders constitution of National Task Force on safety of medical professionals
Shillong/Kolkata: The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to submit a status report of its probe into the rape and murder of the post-graduate medical student of RG Kar Medical College in the city on August 22.
In an order issued on Tuesday, the court also said, “The State of West Bengal shall also file a status report by 22 August 2024 on the progress of the investigation on the acts of vandalism which took place at the Hospital in the aftermath of the incident.”
The court ordered the constitution of a National Task Force to recommend remedies for medical professionals’ safety, working conditions and well-being.
Meanwhile, according to agencies, the Supreme Court came down heavily on the conduct of the West Bengal Government and the now-removed principal of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital over the lapses in handling the case of the rape and murder of a doctor in the institution on August 9.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra had on Sunday taken suo motu cognizance of the rape and murder of the doctor.
“Let not the power of the State of West Bengal be unleashed upon peaceful protesters. Let us deal with them with great sensitivity. This is a moment for national catharsis,” the CJI said.
