Protests Erupt Across India After Trainee Doctor’s Rape and Murder
Protests have erupted across multiple cities in India following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor. The incident, which occurred in eastern India, has sparked widespread outrage, leading to violent demonstrations and an attack on a medical college campus.
On the night of August 14, scores of people stormed the campus, vandalizing vehicles and ransacking patient wards in response to the crime. The unrest began after police confirmed the trainee doctor’s death, and a police volunteer was arrested in connection with the incident.
Medical professionals across the country have joined the protests, demanding improved safety measures for healthcare workers. Government hospitals in several cities have suspended non-emergency services in solidarity with the demonstrators.
The case has drawn attention to the rising number of sexual violence incidents in India. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, police recorded 31,516 rape cases in 2022—a 20 percent increase from the previous year. Activists note that many such crimes go unreported due to the stigma associated with sexual violence.
