Thousands of protesters in Kolkata were dispersed with tear gas and water cannon in response to the rape and killing of a female doctor. Demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for mishandling the case, protesters accuse the government of creating an unsafe environment for women. Only one man has been detained, but the victim’s family alleges gang rape involvement. Police clashed with student activists at the rally, arresting some for inciting violence.
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The 31-year-old doctor’s body was found in a hospital seminar hall after a 36-hour shift. The murder ignited protests and strikes by doctors’ associations nationwide. With nearly 90 reported rapes daily in India, outrage over the incident has drawn attention to the country’s high incidents of sexual violence.
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