Kolkata Rape Case Draws Political and Public Outcry

The rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has sparked nationwide outrage and demands for justice and safety reforms. West Bengal Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal urged the public to trust the CBI investigation and disregard false narratives. The National Commission for Women (NCW) found lapses in security and potential evidence tampering at the crime scene. Protests have erupted across India, with thousands of women demanding safer working conditions and public spaces, reminiscent of the 2012 Nirbhaya case. Political leaders, including BJP's Smriti Irani and Congress' Priyanka Gandhi, have criticized the handling of the case and called for stringent actions against perpetrators. The situation remains tense, with ongoing strikes by medical professionals and mass detentions of protesters in West Bengal.