Overview
- Police say the suspects include Home Guard Sheikh Babulal along with Sheikh Hasibur and Sheikh Samrat, all arrested following a review of CCTV footage.
- The junior doctor reported being slapped, having her arm twisted and receiving rape threats from patient relatives after she deferred a full examination due to complications.
- Hospital officials have formed an inquiry committee, and West Bengal Health Secretary Narayan Swaroop Nigam has sought a formal report from the institution.
- A Trinamool Congress legislator visited the hospital and called for patrols by identifiable male and female guards and security readiness drills inside wards.
- Medical bodies submitted deputations demanding stronger safeguards for doctors, while opposition parties intensified criticism and held protests in Howrah.