Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Live Updates: SC dismisses plea of ex-RG Kar college principal Sandip Ghosh challenging HC order

Enforcement Directorate officials detain Prashun Chatterjee, a close aide of former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College Sandip Ghosh, from Subhashgram in Kolkata.SC dismisses plea of ex-RG Kar college principal Sandip Ghosh challenging HC orderThe protests in Kolkata demanding justice for the rape and murder of a junior doctor from RG Kar Medical College have intensified, entering their fifth week. The movement has drawn significant attention, not only for its longevity but also for incidents involving public figures. During a protest at Shyambazar, actor Rituparna Sengupta was met with hostility, as demonstrators chanted "go back" and pounded on her car windows. Similarly, film-maker Aparna Sen faced jeers at RG Kar Hospital, with protesters accusing her of joining the movement for publicity.In a related development, Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, ordered the demolition of a doctors' rest room and staff toilet on August 10, just a day after the doctor's body was discovered. The timing of this decision sparked outrage within the medical community and added to the growing unrest.Meanwhile, 18 protesters, including five women, were arrested in Barasat during a ‘Reclaim the Night’ demonstration for blocking NH-34 and allegedly mishandling police officers. As protests continue, the movement has stirred debates around opportunistic activism, arrests, and increasing tensions on campus, as citizens persist in their demand for justice. Stay tuned with TOI for latest updates: