Kolkata doctor rape-murder case LIVE: West Bengal Health Department revokes transfer of 42 doctors; prohibitory orders in place around R.G. Kar Medical College

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The Kolkata Police has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023) around R G Kar Medical College and Hospital for seven days with effect from August 18 to prevent unlawful assembly.

The prohibitory orders have been issued in certain areas such as J.K.Mitra Road, Shyambazar five point crossing, Belgachia Road and others in the jurisdiction Shyampukur, Ultadanga and Tala Police Stations. 

The notification signed by Kolkata Police Commisioner Vineet Kumar Goyal refers to not allowing any rallies/meetings/ processions/ dharnas/demonstrations to ensure immediate prevention of breach of peace, disturbances of the public tranquillity in the said area in view of the larger public interest.

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The Principal Secretary of the WB Health and Family Welfare Department, Narayan Swaroop Nigam, stated, “Considering the current situation, we need to maintain normal services across the board. Therefore, we have decided to cancel these transfer orders for now. Any further decisions regarding this matter will be made in a few days.”

“In West Bengal, the promotional exercise of the Medical Education Service, including routine transfers, is a lengthy process. This process started two months prior to this incident, and the approvals were finalized several days before. However, due to the need for thorough checks, the publication of these orders may have been delayed,” he added.

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