**Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder: Family Accuses Police of Cover-Up Amidst Protests**
In a harrowing turn of events, the family of a doctor brutally raped and murdered in Kolkata on August 9 has accused the Kolkata Police of attempting to suppress the case. The allegations emerged as the family joined the widespread protests at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the victim’s body was recovered.
**Allegations Against Police:**
- **Suppression of Evidence:** The victim’s aunt accused the Kolkata Police of offering money to the family in an attempt to hush up the case. She claimed that while the body lay in front of her grieving parents, police were seen offering bribes. “Is this the humanity of police?” she questioned during the protest.
- **Negligence After Last Rites:** The family also alleged that after the last rites were performed, police presence diminished drastically. "Until the last rites were completed, 300-400 policemen were surrounding us. After that, we saw no police,” said the aunt.
**Public Outrage and Protests:**
- **Protests at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital:** The family’s grievances fueled ongoing protests at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the tragic incident unfolded. The protests, led by junior doctors, have been joined by thousands of women across West Bengal.
- **Reclaim the Night Campaign:** The protests culminated in the "Reclaim the Night" campaign, which saw thousands of women marching through West Bengal’s streets demanding justice. The movement, gaining momentum through social media, has seen unified calls for justice with national flags being waved, marking a non-partisan stand.
**Legal and Political Developments:**
- **CBI Investigation:** The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the case. This decision followed the arrest of a civic volunteer, Sanjay Roy, alleged to be involved in the rape and murder.
- **Financial Irregularities Probe:** The court also transferred the probe into alleged financial misconduct at RG Kar Medical College from a state-constituted Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the CBI. The former principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, has been arrested in connection with these allegations.
As the investigation continues and public outcry grows, the call for justice for the young doctor intensifies. Stay tuned for more updates as this critical case unfolds.