What Happened: The rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata has ignited protests demanding better safety for women and justice, highlighting ongoing issues of sexual violence in India.
What you need to know: The rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in Kolkata has sparked widespread protests among doctors, who are calling for better workplace safety for women and justice for the victim. Despite stricter laws implemented after the 2012 gang-rape and murder of a student in New Delhi, activists argue that the Kolkata case underscores ongoing issues of sexual violence against women in India.
What more: In response, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two vendors of hospital supplies and a close associate of the accused, Ghosh, in connection with the case. Additionally, a police volunteer, who was supposed to assist with hospital admissions for police personnel and their families, was arrested last month and charged in relation to the crime.