The BJP has sharply reacted to this transfer decision. The party has alleged that doctors who criticized the state government were transferred. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has termed the decision of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s government as a “Talibani fatwa.” Poonawalla shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that doctors who spoke out against the heinous incident were transferred on the orders of Mamata Banerjee. He also shared WhatsApp chat screenshots confirming that the state government targeted those who were vocal against the incident.

BJP IT cell chief and party’s Bengal co-in-charge Amit Malviya also attacked the state government regarding the transfers. He wrote, “On August 16, the Bengal government’s health department released an eight-page long transfer list, exacerbating the situation.” Malviya alleged that Mamata Banerjee is targeting Kolkata Medical College and Calcutta National Medical College. Senior doctors from these institutions have been transferred to places like Siliguri, Tamluk, and Jhargram. He described it as a desperate attempt by the government to intimidate senior doctors and gain their support.

The incident of violence at RG Kar Hospital on the night of August 14-15 took a new turn when a group of around 40 people entered the hospital premises, causing extensive damage and mayhem. Following this, the hospital’s nursing staff went on strike demanding security and created a hostile environment against the principal. Additionally, junior doctors at the hospital have been on strike for a long time, conducting demonstrations. The state government’s action comes amidst criticisms that it has targeted protesting doctors. Many experts view such measures as an attempt to suppress dissent and prevent marginalized voices from being heard.

By Neelam Singh.

So far, CCTV footage shows that the arrested accused, Sanjay Rai, visited the hospital around 11:00 PM on Thursday. Rai stayed at the hospital for approximately 30 minutes, and his activities were clearly recorded. He returned to the hospital between 3:45 and 3:50 AM, entered the seminar hall, stayed there for about 35 minutes, and then left.

According to sources, the victim and her friends ordered food around midnight through an online app. Kolkata police have also recorded statements from the delivery boy. The postmortem report indicates that the victim died approximately four hours after eating the food. The CBI has also recorded statements from the four doctors who ordered and ate the food with the victim that night. The CBI team is also recording statements from all individuals directly connected to the victim who met her before the incident. Meanwhile, the CBI is analyzing the details of Sanjay Rai’s mobile phone and its location data. This information might help understand the events that occurred that night.

The investigation has also revealed that CCTV footage clearly shows Sanjay Rai’s activities within the hospital. The CBI is considering this crucial evidence as it continues its investigation and searches for other potential clues. The thorough investigation by the CBI is expected to help resolve the complexities of the case and ensure that the culprits are brought to justice.

By Neelam Singh