The CBI has taken over the investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run medical college in Kolkata, following the Kolkata High Court’s direction. The agency re-registered the FIR of the Kolkata Police as its own case and will visit Kolkata with a team of officials to analyze the autopsy report and crime scene. The CBI will seek custody of the accused and question him in detail.
The victim’s parents had moved the High Court seeking a court-monitored investigation, amid allegations of a botched probe. The accused, a civic volunteer, was arrested and the preliminary autopsy report indicated sexual abuse and murder. The case has sparked protests and strikes by doctors nationwide.
The High Court questioned the state police’s handling of the case, highlighting discrepancies in the probe. The case has garnered widespread attention, with doctors in West Bengal and beyond demanding adequate protection for hospital staff.
The case remains under investigation as the CBI delves into the details surrounding the tragic incident that has shaken the medical community and sparked calls for justice.
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