The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday issued a directive to state and Union Territory police forces, mandating continuous monitoring and real-time reporting on the law and order situation in response to the recent murder of a trainee woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
In an official communication, the MHA stated, “Regarding the two-hourly law and order situation report, the competent authority has requested monitoring of the law and order situation in your state/UT following the murder of a trainee woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal.” The directive requires that a continuous two-hourly law and order situation report be sent to the MHA Control Room via fax, email, or WhatsApp starting from 1600 hrs today.
This decision comes in the wake of widespread outrage and public protests demanding justice for the victim, a 32-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor who was raped and murdered while on duty at the government-run hospital. Her semi-naked body was discovered on the morning of August 9 in the seminar hall of the hospital, sending shockwaves through the community and sparking demands for swift action.
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The incident has not only ignited public anger but has also raised concerns about the safety of healthcare professionals, particularly women, in their workplaces. The brutal nature of the crime and the subsequent arrest of a civic volunteer in connection with the incident have further fueled the public’s demand for justice.
The MHA’s directive to state and UT police forces underscores the central government’s concern over the law and order situation in the aftermath of the crime. By mandating real-time updates, the MHA aims to ensure that any potential escalation of tensions is promptly addressed, and necessary measures are taken to maintain peace and order.
As protests continue to grow, the MHA’s intervention highlights the gravity of the situation and the need for coordinated efforts across law enforcement agencies to ensure justice for the victim and to restore public confidence in the safety and security of citizens, particularly women, in public institutions.
