Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya, lawyer for the parents of a trainee doctor raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, alleged that the Trinamool Congress planted goons among protesters to vandalize the hospital. Bhattacharya accused these individuals of disrupting the protest to intimidate and destroy evidence. He criticized the Kolkata Police’s investigation, citing lapses and an initial attempt to quickly cremate the victim’s body. The case, now transferred to the CBI due to investigative flaws, has seen multiple arrests, including some linked to the ruling party.

Doctors at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata marked Rakshabandhan by tying black rakhis as a symbol of protest against the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor. The protest, dubbed ‘Abhaya Ka Bhai,’ was organized by the Joint Platform of Doctors. Alongside the symbolic gesture, doctors rallied for Dr. Kunal Sarkar and Dr. Subarno Goswami, who were summoned by Kolkata Police. "This symbolic Rakhi is a reminder that we demand safety and justice for our colleague," said a protester. The nationwide protest highlights the ongoing call for justice.

Five individuals, including three drivers, a conductor, and a cashier, have been arrested for allegedly gang-raping a teenage girl in a government bus at Dehradun's Interstate Bus Terminal (ISBT) on August 12. The victim, initially reported as an orphan from Punjab, later identified herself as a resident of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. She had traveled to Dehradun from Delhi. The accused, Dharmendra Kumar, Rajpal, Devendra, Rajesh Kumar Sonkar, and Ravi Kumar, were identified through CCTV footage. The police action followed a complaint registered on August 17, based on the victim's detailed account.

The autopsy of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College confirmed she was brutally raped and murdered. The report documented over fourteen injuries to her body, including evidence of forceful sexual penetration. The cause of death was determined as "manual strangulation associated with smothering." A "white, thick, viscid liquid" was found in her genitalia, further indicating sexual assault. The case, which has sparked widespread protests across India, is now under CBI investigation. In response, the West Bengal government has introduced safety measures for women in state-run hospitals.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has called an emergency meeting with various state societies following an open letter from former cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh. Singh expressed deep anguish over the delay in justice for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. In response, the governor aims to address the public on the actions taken and future plans regarding the incident. Singh emphasized the need for stronger security protocols and support for victims, calling for immediate government action.

Resident doctors from AIIMS and other Delhi hospitals will begin a protest by offering OPD services outside Nirman Bhawan, where the Union Health Ministry is located, starting Monday, August 19. This unique protest is in response to the brutal rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar hospital. The Resident Doctors' Association announced that academic activities, elective OPDs, and other non-emergency services will remain suspended until their demands for better protection are addressed. The doctors emphasized that this protest is in the "nation's interest."

Three Indian tourists, Nitin Tiwari, Rashmi Tiwari, and Tanish Tiwari, along with their Nepali guide Hari Prasad Kharel, were rescued from Nepal's Nagarkot forest after being lost for nearly ten hours. The group went missing around 3 PM on Saturday while exploring the Muhan Pokhari Rani Jhula area in Bhaktapur district. A coordinated rescue operation, involving the Armed Police Force and local residents, found them in the Halhale Khowpa area at midnight, suffering from leech bites. They safely returned to Kathmandu after the ordeal.

In Kolkata, fans of rival football clubs East Bengal and Mohun Bagan joined forces to protest the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor from RG Kar Medical College. The Durand Cup Derby was suspended due to security concerns, but fans rallied outside Salt Lake Stadium, braving the rain to demand justice. They held banners, flags, and placards while chanting for the victim’s family. The police imposed Section 163 prohibitory orders, clashing with protesters who were lathi-charged and arrested. Some fans were found with weapons, prompting further arrests.

The parents of a trainee doctor, raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, accuse West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of attempting to silence protests. They claim the police tried to cover up the crime, falsely stating their daughter committed suicide. The father expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation, accusing the hospital’s department of involvement. The BJP alleged that the state government may pressure the family. The CBI has questioned over twenty people, including the hospital's former principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh.

Dr Sandip Ghosh, former principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, is accused of running a "mafia-like operation" following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. His ex-colleagues allege corruption, misconduct, and unethical practices, including financial extortion and manipulating tenders. Despite resigning after the rape case, Ghosh was quickly appointed to another state-run hospital. The CBI has questioned him multiple times as part of their ongoing investigation.