Kolkata doctor's autopsy report reveals evidence of brutal attack, sexual assault
Kolkata: The autopsy report of the postgraduate trainee doctor, who was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, has revealed extensive injuries and evidence of sexual assault. The report, obtained by India Today, indicates that the victim suffered multiple injuries before death, including forceful penetration.
Key findings from the autopsy include:
- Over 14 injuries were documented on the victim's head, face, neck, arms, and genitals.
- The cause of death was determined to be "manual strangulation associated with smothering."
- Evidence of forceful penetration, indicating sexual assault, was found.
- A "white, thick, viscid liquid" was discovered in the victim's genitalia.
- Haemorrhaging in the lungs and blood clots in the body were noted.
- No fractures were detected.
The case has sparked widespread outrage, leading to protests by medical professionals across West Bengal and beyond. Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, was arrested the day after the incident, and the investigation has since been transferred to the CBI by the Calcutta High Court.
In response to the crime, the West Bengal government has announced several measures to enhance the safety of women in workplaces, particularly in state-run hospitals, including the establishment of 'safe zones' monitored by CCTV.
The Supreme Court is set to hear the case on August 20.
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Heavy rain, hailstorms likely to lash Uttarakhand on Tuesday; IMD issues warning
Dehradun/Pithoragarh (PTI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rain and hailstorms across several districts of Uttarakhand on Tuesday, as temperatures remained markedly below normal in the region.
Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar districts. Most places across all districts are expected to receive light to moderate rain or thunderstorms, while higher reaches are likely to witness snowfall, officials said on Monday.
The weather department warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail and intense spells of rain in six districts, including Dehradun and Nainital. Gusty winds with speeds reaching 40-50 kmph are also expected at isolated locations in these areas and other hilly districts.
In the state capital, Dehradun, the sky is forecast to remain partly cloudy with light rain and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds of 30-40 kmph.
The maximum and minimum temperatures in the city are expected to hover around 31 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Maximum temperatures during the past 24 hours remained markedly below normal in the hills and appreciably below normal in the plains. While no significant change in temperature is expected over the next 2-3 days, the IMD predicts a rise of 3-5 degrees Celsius during the subsequent 3-4 days.
Rainfall was recorded in several areas after 8.30 am today, with Ramnagar receiving 31.5 mm and Nainital recording 26.5 mm. Other areas, including Pithoragarh, Khatima and Champawat, also reported moderate precipitation.
Authorities have stopped a batch of 36 Adi Kailash pilgrims at the Dharchula base camp and placed the high-altitude yatra route on high alert following heavy rains and hailstorms in the district on Monday.
Dharchula SDM Ashish Joshi said the pilgrimage was halted due to adverse weather conditions. The issuance of new inner-line passes has been suspended until the weather normalises.
With 1,700 passes issued so far, pilgrims already at higher camps are being monitored for safety, the official added.
