The Kolkata Police have arrested 19 people for damaging RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. This happened during protests about the tragic death of a trainee doctor at the hospital. The doctor was sadly killed, and people were very upset.

How Social Media Helped

Out of the 19 people arrested, five were found with the help of social media. The police shared pictures and videos of the suspects online, asking people to help identify them. Thanks to the public’s help, these individuals were caught. The police have thanked everyone who helped and asked for more information if anyone knows about other suspects.

What Happened at the Hospital?

The incident happened late at night when a large group of people entered the hospital and caused a lot of damage. They broke into important areas like the emergency ward, the nursing station, the medicine store, and even parts of the outpatient department. The damage was serious, with some valuable medicines and equipment destroyed. However, the police have said that the area where the doctor was killed was not affected by the vandalism.

Ongoing Protests

Doctors and many others are still protesting, asking for justice for the doctor who was killed and better security at hospitals. They want to make sure that something like this never happens again. The public is also very upset, and there is a lot of support for the doctors’ demands.

Conclusion

This event has shown how important it is to have good security in hospitals and how powerful community help can be in solving crimes. The police are working hard to make sure everyone involved in this crime is caught and punished.

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