Indian police chief in Kolkata sacked after protests over doctor’s murder

Indian police chief in Kolkata sacked after protests over doctor’s murder

While many protests and strikes have since calmed in the rest of India, regular demonstrations continue in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced the removal of the Kolkata police commissioner and two health department officials after a meeting with medics late on Monday (Sep 16). “We have … Read more

Indian rape protests spiral into political street clashes

Indian rape protests spiral into political street clashes

“HORRIFIC” On Tuesday, police clashed with protesters, firing tear gas canisters and water cannons, and arresting at least 245 people. That prompted BJP supporters on Wednesday to launch a day-long shutdown of Kolkata, with skirmishes against AITMC supporters in the morning. Protesters erected barricades to close roads and railway lines, with police reporting clashes between … Read more

India doctors end one strike over colleague’s rape and murder

India doctors end one strike over colleague’s rape and murder

KOLKATA: Junior doctors in many Indian hospitals remained off the job on Sunday (Aug 18) demanding swift justice for a colleague who was raped and murdered, despite the end of a 24-hour strike called by the country’s biggest association of doctors. Doctors across the country have held protests, candlelight marches and have refused to see … Read more