NCW inquiry committee uncovers lapses in security, infrastructure, and investigation in Kolkata rape-murder case of trainee doctor

The NCW in a statement said on Friday (August 16, 2024) that the site where the deceased was allegedly raped and murdered is undergoing sudden renovations, potentially leading to tampering with evidence.

“The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo moto cognizance of a distressing incident reported by the media involving the alleged rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at a state-run hospital in Kolkata. The Commission, deeply concerned by the gravity of the situation, has promptly initiated an inquiry into the matter,” it said.

“On 10 August 2024, the NCW addressed a letter to the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, seeking immediate action and a thorough investigation into the incident. The Commission’s involvement was triggered by a media report captioned “Kolkata rape-murder: Hospital official told doctor’s family she died by suicide, say sources,” which revealed shocking details surrounding the death of the trainee doctor,” it added.