Soccer fans who came to Salt Lake City protest against the rape and murder of a doctor
Calcutta:
Fans of rival Kolkata football teams took to the streets today in a massive protest to clarify the case of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Sunday’s derby match between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan was called off over fears of possible mob violence.
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The police had announced a ban on large gatherings from 4 p.m. to midnight on Sunday to prevent disturbances. According to sources, the police had information that there was a plan to create unrest at the match. Some troublemakers had attacked the police in an attempt to restore peace and order, they said.
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Although the match was cancelled, football fans came to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata and shouted slogans.
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Police had to use light force to disperse the crowd. Police said intelligence reports indicated there would be attempts to incite violence during the derby match at Salt Lake Stadium.
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Some groups planned to hold a protest rally at the stadium during the derby between arch-rivals East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.
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In some social media posts, there were indications that some supporters of the two traditional football clubs would also carry out similar protest actions together.
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A senior police official said the stadium could have accommodated at least 63,000 seats. “For the safety of all football fans, we have discussed the matter with the derby committee and decided to cancel today’s match,” he said.
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Police also played two audio clips during the press conference, claiming they indicated plans by some people to cause unrest in the stadium.
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The Supreme Court has taken up the rape and murder case of the Calcutta doctor that has shocked the country and left the medical fraternity in uproar. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will hear the case on Tuesday.
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Bengal’s opposition BJP claims that the police are involved in a massive cover-up to protect the culprits. Their allegation gained new momentum after the hospital was attacked on August 15 at night, just as the nationwide women’s demonstration “Reclaim the Night” was taking place.
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The prime suspect is Sanjoy Roy, a Kolkata Police volunteer who was posted at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital police outpost and had access to all departments. The victim’s family claims that more than one accused is involved in the case.
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