The protesters are demanding the resignation of a top elected official in India’s east, accusing her of mishandling an investigation into the rape and killing of a resident doctor earlier this month
Police fire tear gas shells to disperse people protesting against the rape and murder of a resident doctor at a government hospital in Kolkata, India, on Aug. 27.Police in India fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of protesters demanding the resignation of a top elected official in the country’s east, accusing her of mishandling an investigation into a rape and killing of a resident doctor earlier this month.
The protesters say the assault highlights the vulnerability of health care workers in hospitals across India. Modi’s party is the main opposition party in West Bengal. Police had banned its rally and blocked the roads. An autopsy of the killed doctor later confirmed sexual assault, and a police volunteer was detained in connection with the crime. The family of the victim alleged it was a case of a gang rape and more were involved.
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