Protests grow in India over the rape and killing of a doctor at a state-run hospital

Thousands of people, including doctors and paramedics, are marching through various Indian cities to protest the rape and killing of a trainee doctor at a government hospital last week. The protests began Aug. 9 when police discovered the body of the 31-year-old trainee doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital’s seminar hall in eastern Kolkata city. An autopsy later confirmed sexual assault, and a police volunteer has been detained in connection with the crime. Family members allege it was gang rape and more were involved. In the days since, mounting anger has boiled over into nationwide outrage over violence against women. Doctors and paramedics are demanding better and safer working conditions.