A Kolkata court has extended the judicial custody of the former principal of RG Kar Hospital and a suspended police officer till October 4 in connection with the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. The case involves financial irregularities,

Junior doctors from government hospitals across West Bengal, along with citizens, organised torch rallies on Sunday as part of an ongoing protest demanding justice for a woman trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

The top court had earlier constituted a 10-member National Task Force (NTF) to formulate a protocol for ensuring the safety and security of doctors and other health care professionals.

During the hearing, the SC expressed frustration over Bengal government’s slow progress on key safety measures, such as the installation of CCTVs and the construction of toilets and separate resting rooms.

Today's hearing in the Supreme Court is anticipated to be crucial, as junior doctors have indicated that their decision to resume the ceasework protest will depend on the government's submission in the court.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case related to the murder and alleged rape of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital

The renewed protests were spurred by a recent assault on medical staff at the state-run Sagore Dutta Hospital, where three doctors and three nurses were attacked, reinforcing claims that the government has failed to ensure adequate safety for healthcare workers.