Kolkata doctor murder accused will be hanged if needed: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday reacted to the murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, calling the incident ‘unfortunate’ strict actions would be taken the accused. She said that the accused will be be hanged if needed and the state government is taking all the measures for the case to be fast-tracked.

A trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall at the state-run hospital last Friday. After this shocking incident, her fellow junior doctors staged a protest to demand justice for the deceased.

"Firstly, the incident is unfortunate and despicable. It feels like a personal loss to me. Their (doctors') anger and demand is justified. I support it. Police have also accepted their demands," Banerjee said.