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Kolkata: 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 \u201ccannot take the humiliation\u201d on social media and that \u201cpolitical statements are being made in his name\u201d.<\/p>\n
Dr Ghosh, who has been accused of victim blaming after the horrifying incident, has denied that he made any such remark. \u201cStudents are being provoked to ensure my removal. I want the accused to be punished. I am being defamed. I have not made such remarks,\u201d he told the media this morning. \u201cThe girl who died was like my daughter. I am also a parent. As a parent, I am resigning,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The senior doctor told the media that he is an orthopaedic surgeon and can earn his livelihood. \u201cEveryone thought Sandip Ghosh cannot resign. I am honest. After I took over, I cracked down on corruption. I have worked for the development of the hospital and in the interest of the patients,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Earlier, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari had targeted Dr Ghosh and demanded his suspension. \u201cHis misleading statements and carefree attitude in the aftermath of this tragic incident expose his indifference towards the victim,\u201d Mr Adhikari said in a post on X.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is a fair chance that people close to him may have been involved and the Police are working hastily to wrap up the investigation so that they don\u2019t get caught. His influence in the power circle is considerable,\u201d the Leader of the Opposition added.<\/p>\n
The 31-year-old doctor was found dead on Friday morning in the seminar hall of the state-run hospital. Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer who frequented the hospital, has been arrested in connection with the crime. The incident has sparked nationwide protests by doctors.<\/p>\n
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