Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Speaks on Kolkata Doctor’s Tragic Case
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has expressed concern over the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. He called it a significant security issue and echoed the public’s concern. Speaking in Bhubaneshwar, he said, “Because of the incident that happened in West Bengal, the safety of the medical staff is a matter of concern. It is not just about the medical fraternity of the doctors and nurses.”
He added, “This is a nationwide issue. It is a security and a big issue in the society. It is a matter of concern for everyone… The general public is also agitated…”
The Union Minister arrived at the Bhubaneshwar airport to attend the inauguration of the Orientation programme for newly elected MLAs of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly.
West Bengal BJP President and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said the CBI is investigating the case and should be trusted to conduct a thorough probe. He stated, “The CBI is investigating and we should trust it. The CBI will perform the investigation properly but the condition is that the evidence at the crime scene is not tampered with… The CBI did not have the proof in their hands because it was there where the crime scene was. In murder and rape cases, there are biological remains, and the longevity of the evidence decreases.”
Meanwhile, doctors are continuing their protests across the country over the incident, demanding justice for the victim and better security laws for healthcare professionals. The Central Bureau of Investigation has already taken over the investigation of the case as ordered by the Calcutta High Court.
On August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, sparking nationwide strikes and protests by the medical fraternity.
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Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a person who is part of the central government of India and is responsible for specific areas like health, education, or security.
Kiren Rijiju -: Kiren Rijiju is a politician in India who is currently serving as a Union Minister. He is part of the central government.
RG Kar Medical College -: RG Kar Medical College is a well-known medical college and hospital located in Kolkata, a big city in India.
West Bengal BJP President -: The West Bengal BJP President is the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state of West Bengal. BJP is one of the major political parties in India.
Sukanta Majumdar -: Sukanta Majumdar is a politician who is the President of the BJP in West Bengal.
CBI -: CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is a top agency in India that investigates serious crimes like murder and corruption.
Protests -: Protests are when people gather together to show that they are unhappy about something and want changes to be made.
Healthcare professionals -: Healthcare professionals are people who work in the medical field, like doctors, nurses, and other medical staff.
