West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday reacted to the uproar over the death of a post-graduate trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and said that the accused would be hanged if required. She said she had directed the case to be fast-tracked.
Calling the incident “unfortunate”, Banerjee said she spoke to the family of the victim and assured them of proper action in the case.
“Firstly, the incident is unfortunate and despicable. It feels like a personal loss to me. Their (doctors’) anger and demand is justified. I support it. Police have also accepted their demands,” Banerjee said.
“I have directed for the case to be taken to a fast-track court. If needed, the accused will be hanged. But they should be given the strictest punishment,” she said.
“For those who are protesting, if they feel that they don’t have faith in the state administration, they can approach any other law enforcement agency. I have no issue with that. We want proper and thorough investigation and stringent punishment for the culprits,” she added.
Banerjee urged the doctors to treat patients while continuing their protest.
“Just as we have a responsibility, the hospital’s superintendent too has a responsibility. We will also probe if there was negligence on any part,” she said.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.
