The case, which has gripped the nation, has seen the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) take charge of the investigation. The CBI, employing advanced forensic techniques including 3D laser mapping, has recently received permission to conduct a polygraph test on the prime suspect. The horrific crime, committed within the hospital's emergency ward, has galvanized medical professionals and students across the country to lead protests in major cities.
In Kolkata, the protests have been particularly intense, with demonstrators from various sectors, including legal professionals, joining the cause. The city's police, in response, have imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to maintain order, restricting gatherings in the vicinity of the medical college.
As the Supreme Court hears the case today, there is a collective call for justice, with eyes on the judiciary to ensure that the accused is held accountable and that such a tragedy does not recur.
The developments in this case are being closely monitored, with the outcome of the Supreme Court hearing anticipated to have a significant impact on the ongoing protests and the broader discourse on safety in medical institutions across the country.