Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder: The 31-year-old doctor was discovered dead on Friday morning in the seminar hall of the state-run hospital.
The principal of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, resigned today amidst widespread protests following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor on campus late Thursday. Dr. Ghosh stated that he “cannot take the humiliation” on social media and that “political statements are being made in his name.”
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Accused of victim blaming after the tragic incident, Dr. Ghosh denied making any such remarks. “Students are being provoked to ensure my removal. I want the accused to be punished. I am being defamed. I did not make such statements,” he told the media this morning. “The deceased doctor was like a daughter to me. As a parent, I am resigning,” he added.
An orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ghosh mentioned that he can still earn his livelihood. “Many believed Sandip Ghosh would never resign. I am honest. Since taking over, I have cracked down on corruption and worked for the hospital’s development and the patients’ welfare,” he said.
Earlier, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari criticized Dr. Ghosh and called for his suspension. “His misleading statements and careless attitude following this tragic incident reveal his indifference towards the victim,” Mr. Adhikari wrote in a post on X.
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“The possibility is high that individuals close to him may have been involved, and the police are rushing the investigation to avoid implicating them. His influence in powerful circles is significant,” the Leader of the Opposition added.
The 31-year-old doctor was discovered dead on Friday morning in the seminar hall of the state-run hospital. Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer who regularly visited the hospital, has been arrested in connection with the crime. The incident has ignited nationwide protests by doctors.
