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Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: SC Directs Formation Of ‘National Task Force’ To Look Into Safety Of Medical Professionals

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Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: SC Directs Formation Of 'National Task Force’ To Look Into Safety Of Medical Professionals

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, while hearing a plea related to the rape-murder case of a doctor in Kolkata, ordered the formation of a ‘National Task Force’ to address the safety of medical professionals in hospitals.

The apex court said it took suo motu cognizance of the case as it raises systemic issues regarding the safety of doctors across India.

A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, while hearing the suo motu case concerning the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College Hospital, Kolkata, expressed deep concerns about the safety of doctors nationwide.

“We are deeply concerned that the name, photo, and video clip of the Kolkata rape victim were published everywhere. The law prohibits publishing victims’ names. Is this how we provide dignity to the young doctor who has lost her life?” the bench stated.

The CJI mentioned the vandalism incident and ordered the CBI to file a status report and update the Court on the progress of the investigation.

“We are setting up a National Task Force and expect them to provide recommendations on the safety measures that should be implemented across the country for both senior and junior doctors,” said the CJI.

Criticising the Mamata Banerjee government, the CJI stated, “Let the power of the state of West Bengal not be unleashed on the protestors.”

“Nation cannot wait for another rape for things to change on ground,” the Court further added.

Next hearing

The Court has directed CBI to file a status report on the investigation in case before August 22. The bench asked Kolkata police to file a status report on the investigation into acts of vandalism in the hospital. The Supreme Court will hear the plea again on Thursday, August 22.

The heinous crime has ignited protests in various cities, with medical professionals and students leading the charge. In Kolkata, the case has prompted a wave of demonstrations, including a protest march by Calcutta High Court advocates, demanding justice for the young doctor.

Meanwhile, the Doctors at RG Kar Hospital called off their protest after ABVP also organised a protest.

“We have called off our protest march because it coincided with a political party’s march. The Supreme Court will hear the case today and after that we will review the its order and then decide on how to proceed further,” Doctor Aniket Mahato of RG Kar.

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Mithun Chakraborty’s Wallet Gets Stolen During BJP Roadshow In Jharkhand, Organisers Request Pickpockets To Return It

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Actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty found himself in a sticky situation after his wallet was stolen from his pocket during his mega roadshow in Jharkhand on Tuesday. The actor campaigned for BJP in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, and that is when he got pickpocketed, leaving the organisers red-faced.

A video from the rally has now gone viral in which the organisers and other BJP karyakartas can be heard repeatedly requesting the pickpockets to return the veteran star’s wallet. “Whoever has stolen the wallet, please return it to Mithun Da,” a BJP member was seen urging the crowd.

Despite repeated pleas, the wallet was not returned.

Chakraborty led a massive roadshow in the Nirsa Assembly area of Jharkhand to extend his support to BJP candidate Aparna Sen Gupta. Thousands of people gathered at the venue to catch one glimpse of the star, and it led to major chaos and mismanagement at the spot.

Despite security forces in place, the crowd went out of control and rushed towards the stage to click photos and videos of the actor and see him from up close. It was during this chaos that Chakraborty’s wallet was stolen.

Disappointed by the fiasco, Chakraborty concluded the event sooner than expected and rushed back to safety.

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Ugly Fight Breaks Out Between 2 Groups Of Women As They Hit Each Other With Sticks Over Playing Music In UP’s Baghpat

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A dispute over a seemingly trivial matter escalated into a chaotic clash between two groups of women in Uttar Pradesh’s Doghat on Thursday. 

As per reports, the altercation began over playing music but tensions in the area quickly intensified when two groups of women started thrashing each other with sticks and other objects. 

A video of the incident, which has gone viral on social media, shows around eight to ten women involved in a fierce brawl on a busy street. Bystanders can be seen watching in shock, with some attempting to intervene but retreating due to the intensity of the fight.

Several women were injured in the confrontation, and the footage has sparked outrage on social media. 

Reports suggest that local residents eventually managed to de-escalate the situation, but not before multiple women sustained injuries. 

Doghat police have initiated an investigation based on the video. As per reports, they are currently examining the video footage, and appropriate action will be taken following the investigation.

UP: Two burnt alive in truck collision in Fatehpur

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a truck driver and his helper were burnt alive when two trucks collided and caught fire in the Hussainganj area of Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district, police said on Thursday.

The incident occurred around midnight on Wednesday on the Fatehpur-Lucknow road, Additional SP Vijay Shankar Mishra said.

Vinay Shukla (35), the driver of one of the trucks, and his helper, Ramraj Yadav (23), were burnt alive in the blaze. The occupants of the other truck managed to jump out before the fire spread, Mishra added.

Both victims were residents of Kherwa village in the Shivratanganj police station area of Amethi district. Their bodies have been sent for postmortem, Mishra said.

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J&K Assembly: Scuffle Breaks Out After Engineer Rashid’s Brother Shows Article 370 Banner In House

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J&K Assembly: Scuffle Breaks Out After Engineer Rashid's Brother Shows Article 370 Banner In House

Srinagar: The proceedings of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly were disrupted after a scuffle broke out in the House between National Conference and BJP MLAs.

According to reports, the House proceedings were briefly adjourned after Engineer Rashid’s brother, MLA Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh, displayed a banner about Article 370, which led to objections from BJP MLA Sunil Sharma.

Irfan Hafeez Lone displayed a banner on the restoration of Article 370 in the J&K Assembly. After a scuffle between Lone and BJP members, the House proceedings were adjourned for 15 minutes. BJP raised concerns over security, questioning how such actions were allowed.

Leader of the Opposition, Sunil Sharma, stated that under special status, some had built their own “palaces” and even cemeteries. This provoked anger from National Conference (NC) leaders. BJP members began chanting slogans in the House, while NC leaders also responded with their own slogans. The visuals of the incident have surfaced on the internet.

In the viral video, the lawmakers can be seen pushing each other on the floor of the house.

After the House resumed following the scuffle, several opposition MLAs causing disruption were physically removed by marshals and evicted from the Assembly.

Meanwhile, PDP moves a fresh resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly seeking the restoration of Articles 370 and 35A. The BJP opposed the resolution demanding its withdrawal.

Amid uproar, the Jammu and Kashmir assembly has been adjourned till Friday. The UT assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution seeking a dialogue for “restoration of special status and constitutional guarantees” to the Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution was supported by all parties except the BJP.

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