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2024 Kolkata rape and murder incident
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On 9 August 2024, Moumita Debnath, a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, was raped and murdered. Her dead body was found on campus. The incident has amplified debate about the safety of women and doctors in India, and has sparked significant outrage, nationwide protests, and demands for a thorough investigation.[3][4][5][6]
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Date | 9 August 2024 (2024-08-09) |
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Location | R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Belgachia, Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Also known as | R.G. Kar incident |
Type | Rape and murder |
Deaths | Moumita Debnath[1] |
Arrests | 1[2] (as of initial reports) |
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