In a shocking twist in the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, the victim’s parents have alleged that the police attempted to bribe them to suppress the case. The 31-year-old trainee doctor was found dead at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August, sparking protests from junior doctors and the public. The family claims the authorities mishandled the investigation, further igniting public outrage.
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- The trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last month.
- The victim’s parents claim the police tried to bribe them to cover up the case.
- The victim’s body was cremated hurriedly, without giving the family a chance to see it.
- Junior doctors have been protesting, demanding the resignation of the Kolkata police commissioner.
- The victim’s father accused the police of not allowing them to be present during the post-mortem.
- The main accused, Sanjay Roy, was arrested after CCTV footage linked him to the crime.
- The accused allegedly throttled and smothered the victim after assaulting her.
- The case has now been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
- Protests erupted across the country, with doctors and the public demanding justice.
- A ‘Reclaim the Night’ campaign saw women marching in solidarity, demanding justice for the victim.
