Lecture Notes on Kolkata Incident

Overview

Incident in Kolkata raises serious concerns about women's safety and societal attitudes.
The focus is on the case of a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee found dead in RG Kar Medical College.

August 8:
- 11 AM: Post-graduate trainee starts a 36-hour shift.
- 2 AM: Takes a break for dinner with colleagues.
- 3 AM: Intern wakes her up; she returns to sleep.
- 7:30 AM: Her body found in seminar hall with multiple injuries.
August 9:
- Police begin investigation; autopsy reveals signs of sexual violence.
- Suspect identified as Sanjoy Roy, linked to the hospital.

Victim:
- 31-year-old post-graduate trainee at RG Kar Medical College.
- Found with 10 injury marks; body was semi-naked.
Sanjoy Roy:
- Identified suspect; had previously worked at the hospital as a cook.
- Known for having a troubled past with domestic violence complaints against him.
Dr. Sandip Ghosh:
- Principal of RG Kar Medical College; faced backlash for blaming the victim.
- Transferred to another college instead of being dismissed.

Protests erupted following the incident, demanding justice and reforms.
Doctors and medical students called for an autopsy and accountability.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee promised justice, but criticism arose for her protest actions.

Victim Blaming:
- Principal stated it was irresponsible for the victim to be in the seminar hall alone.
Government Response:
- Criticism of police and government handling of the case.
- Allegations of corruption and failure to protect citizens.
Public Trust:
- Growing distrust in Kolkata police and the state government.

Case transferred to CBI due to loss of faith in local police.
Ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death and the involvement of multiple suspects.

The incident highlights the pressing need for reforms in policing, societal attitudes towards women, and the justice system.
Importance of addressing underlying issues of gender inequality and violence in society.