Police in India used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters in Kolkata demanding the resignation of a top official accused of mishandling an investigation into the rape and killing of a resident doctor. The incident, which occurred on August 9 at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, sparked nationwide outrage over violence against women.
The protesters, including members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party, called for the resignation of Mamta Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress party governing West Bengal. Despite police efforts to block the rally, demonstrators attempted to march to Banerjee's office.
