Kolkata Police Officer Abhijit Mondal Arrested in Trainee Doctor's Case

Abhijit Mondal, the officer-in-charge of Tala police station, was brought to the special Crime Branch in Kolkata by the CBI after his medical test at BR Singh Hospital. He, along with Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, were arrested in connection with the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata.

Protests by Junior Doctors

Junior doctors have been protesting for the fifth consecutive night at Swasthya Bhawan in the Salt Lake area of Kolkata. They are demanding justice for the murdered trainee doctor.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Visit

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited Swasthya Bhawan to meet the protesting doctors. She assured them that their demands would be addressed and that action would be taken against those responsible. She expressed her concern for their situation, stating that she had been losing sleep over their protest in the rain.

"I have been a student leader myself and have struggled a lot in life, so I understand your situation. I am not concerned about my position. It rained all night while you were protesting, and I was worried... I will review your demands. I don't run the government alone; I will consult senior officials and find a solution. Whoever is guilty will be punished. I ask for some time. The state government will not take any action against you," she said.

She further urged the protesting doctors to return to work, saying, "I request you to resume work. All the work related to the development, infrastructure, and security of the hospital has begun and will continue."

The second-year postgraduate medical student was raped and murdered inside the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College on August 9.