"Failure Of State Machinery": High Court On Vandalism At Kolkata Hospital
NDTV
Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was the scene of a grisly murder, and potential rape, on August 9, which has triggered protests and political squabbles.
An "absolute failure of state machinery" led to the vandalism at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital late Wednesday and early Thursday, the Calcutta High Court declared this morning. "We listed this because of emails received due to vandalism in the hospital," the court began.
The medical college was the scene of a grisly murder, and potential rape, on August 9, which has triggered protests and political squabbles nationwide, including Thursday's 'Reclaim The Night' movement during which a mob clashed with police and vandalised parts of the hospital.
In response to the court's question, the state said, "... there was a mob of around 7,000. The number suddenly swelled... I have videos. They broke barricades... tear gas was fired and 15 police personnel were injured. Deputy Commissioner was injured. Police vehicles damaged. Emergency room ransacked (but) place of occurrence (the crime scene) was protected."
