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In a shocking turn of events that unfolded shortly after midnight on Thursday at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, a mob of 40-50 unidentified individuals stormed into the medical facility, wreaking havoc. This violent outbreak occurred at a site still reeling from the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor the previous week, further destabilizing the hospital environment. The chaos erupted during the ongoing “Women Reclaim the Night” protest movement, spotlighting a tragic incident involving the brutal attack on a female trainee doctor, which has galvanized the medi...

On 14th August, left-liberal circles were noticeably disturbed by the calls to “blow the conch” during the “Reclaim The Night” event in Kolkata. The event, aimed at protesting against the brutal rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor, took a surprising turn when a call to action via a video message encouraged participants to fill the city with the sound of conch shells. This cultural symbol, traditionally associated with Hindu rituals, sparked unexpected controversy among the organizers and participants.

In a significant judgment passed by the Kokrajhar Court on 13th August, Injamamul Haque, a 30-year-old man, was sentenced to 15 years in prison along with hard labour. The verdict was delivered by Special Judge Jaydev Koch, who found Haque guilty of abducting and raping a minor girl. The disturbing crime took place on 17th January 2022, leaving the community in shock and distress.

In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) assumed control of the investigation into a grave incident involving the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata. The takeover occurred on Wednesday, 14th August, precisely a day after the Calcutta High Court mandated a CBI inquiry. This directive from the court came following a plea concerning the mishandling of the case by local authorities, necessitating the re-registration of the FIR originally filed by the Kolkata Police.

As the political landscape in Bangladesh was thrown into chaos with the abrupt resignation and subsequent fleeing of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the country became a breeding ground for violence orchestrated by Islamist mobs. These mobs, fueled by what they proclaimed as a 'revolution,' went on a rampage, targeting minorities, especially the Hindus, with a ferocity that drew global attention. The unrest was marked by scenes of pillaging, plundering, and outright attacks on religious minorities, with disturbing images and videos quickly spreading across various social media platforms.

The tragic death of a 32-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has sent shockwaves through the community, revealing a horrifying narrative of brutal torture leading up to her death. The postmortem report, spanning four pages, disclosed that she was not only raped but also subjected to extreme physical torture before being suffocated to death. The report chillingly described that she had been strangled, and the assault involved “perverted sexuality” and “genital torture,” causing severe injuries to her private parts.

In a shocking incident reported on Friday, 9th August, Salman Waheed, a 40-year-old man, was apprehended by Karachi Police for his heinous acts at the Korangi graveyard in Karachi. According to a report by ARY News, which cited police sources, Waheed was caught in the act of desecrating graves and was subsequently arrested. This disturbing behavior, known as necrophilia, involves committing sexual acts with corpses.

In a shocking development from Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, the local police arrested Samajwadi Party leader Nawab Singh Yadav early Monday morning, August 12, on charges of attempting to rape a minor girl. This distressing incident has stirred considerable unrest in the community.

In a recent verdict that has caught the attention of many, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission of Chandigarh has made a decisive ruling against the local branch of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) situated in Sector 35 of the city. The commission has mandated the manager of this KFC outlet to compensate a vegetarian customer with Rs 12,000. This fine was imposed following an incident where the customer received a non-vegetarian burger instead of the vegetarian one she had ordered.