Kolkata Principal Resigns Amid Massive Protests Over Doctor's Rape-Murder

The principal of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata resigned today amid massive protests over the rape and murder of a 31-year doctor on campus late on Thursday. Dr Sandip Ghosh told the media that he "cannot take the humiliation" on social media and that "political statements are being made in his name".

Dr Ghosh, who has been accused of victim blaming after the horrifying incident, has denied that he made any such remark. "Students are being provoked to ensure my removal. I want the accused to be punished. I am being defamed. I have not made such remarks," he told the media this morning.

"The girl who died was like my daughter. I am also a parent. As a parent, I am resigning," he said.