West Bengal

On Saturday (2nd November), Kolkata Police claimed that the visarjan procession was not attacked. They alleged that a scuffle broke out between two individuals over bike parking, which later escalated.

A West Bengal doctor, Noor Alam, was arrested as he allegedly raped and blackmailed a female patient. He filmed the act and threatened to make it viral.

While Delhi and West Bengal have not adopted Ayushman Bharat scheme, data shows people in other opposition states are among major beneficiaries of the scheme

Bablu Miyan who already knew the victim's family had lured her by promising to buy chowmein, but he gang-raped her with two others and they burnt her alive

In the viral video, the woman police officer could be seen grabbing a woman and kissing her on the lips. The officer, as per the reports was in an inebriated state while on duty. This has further sparked outrage among the public.

On 9th August, the semi-naked, injured body of a 31-year-old woman doctor was found in the seminar hall of Kolkata’s state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

After the targeted attacks during Durga Puja, similar incidents have now reportedly affected Lakshmi Puja celebrations in West Bengal

Dr Tapabrata Roy was arrested by the police and brought to the Maidan police station for reportedly wearing a badge that read "Justice for Abhaya" and "Pratiki Anasan (Symbolic hunger strike)."

In visuals that have surfaced on social media, it could be seen that the idol of Goddess Durga was broken. Several shops and establishments were set on fire.

Ten junior doctors are now on a fast-unto-death in Kolkata, demanding justice for a colleague. With health conditions worsening, medical associations warn of a nationwide shutdown.