Kolkata Murder Case: 'Shut Down Hospitals If Situation Is Like This...', HC’s Strict Warning on RG Hospital Violence | ABP News

The Calcutta High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the vandalism at RG Kar College and Hospital following the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata. Expressing its displeasure, the court questioned the state government about how 7,000 people suddenly gathered at the scene. The state's counsel responded that the police took prompt action as soon as they received information about the incident. The court was shown videos related to the case. The High Court's intervention underscores the seriousness of the situation and the need for accountability in the aftermath of this tragic event. While hearing the RG Kar Hospital violence case, the Calcutta HC called it an absolute failure of state machinery. The high court said that if the police is failing to protect its own men, how will the doctors be able to work fearlessly, as reported by The Live Law.