Thu Mar 20 13:40:28 UTC 2025: **West Bengal Doctor Leading Hospital Rape Protest Transferred**
KOLKATA, INDIA (March 20, 2025) – Dr. Subarna Goswami, a prominent voice in the protests demanding justice for a woman doctor raped and murdered at R.G. Kar Hospital last August, has been transferred by the West Bengal government. The transfer, announced Thursday, moves Dr. Goswami from her position as Deputy CMOH-II in Purba Bardhaman to Superintendent of Darjeeling TB Hospital, effective immediately. The government cited no reason for the transfer.
Dr. Goswami’s outspoken advocacy for justice in the case of the 31-year-old postgraduate trainee, who was found dead in a hospital seminar hall, had drawn significant attention. The transfer has sparked concerns amongst those who see it as an act of retribution. A temporary replacement has been appointed for Dr. Goswami’s previous role.
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