Man arrested for threatening Woman Doctor at Kolkata Hospital

A man in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, has been arrested for threatening a female doctor, following the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The suspect, Susanta Roy, allegedly told the doctor that if she did not provide proper treatment, he would ensure she faced a similar fate as the victim from RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.

Incident sparks protests

The threat led to protests by doctors and nurses at Bhatar State General Hospital, where the incident occurred. According to reports, Roy visited the hospital for treatment and was upset when there was a delay. He reportedly threatened the doctor by referencing the tragic case in Kolkata. The local health officials and staff demanded action against Roy and better security for medical personnel.

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Background and response

The threat comes amid widespread protests from medical professionals across India following the brutal murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata. The accused in that case has been arrested and is in police custody. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has pledged to seek the death penalty for the accused, while TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has called for capital punishment or even an encounter for those guilty of such severe crimes.