The West Bengal Police have arrested Ujjwal Soren, a junior doctor at Malda Medical College, amid allegations related to the tragic death of a student from R.G. Kar Medical College. The arrest occurred on Sunday, September 14, 2025, following a complaint lodged by the victim’s family at the Englishbazar police station. Ujjwal was subsequently presented in court and has been remanded to police custody for six days.
The deceased student’s mother has accused Ujjwal of poisoning her daughter, claiming they were in a romantic relationship. In a statement to the media, she expressed her distress over receiving a phone call from Ujjwal, who purportedly informed her that her daughter had fallen seriously ill and was being taken to a hospital in Malda. “Our daughter visited our Balurghat residence last Sunday and left for Kolkata the next day. How come she landed up in Malda subsequently and fell ill? We want police to interrogate him,” she stated.
This incident has drawn significant attention, particularly given its unfortunate echoes of a previous case that rocked the medical community nearly a year ago. In August 2024, a female postgraduate student was raped and murdered inside the R.G. Kar Medical College, leading to the arrest and life conviction of Sanjay Roy, a former civic police volunteer.
In response to the latest developments, Aniket Mahato, a representative of the West Bengal Junior Doctor Front, extended condolences to the bereaved family and called for a thorough and prompt investigation. “We offer condolences to the family and want a speedy, fair investigation into the case. Whoever is responsible for the death of our sister-friend in R.G. Kar should be found out and punished. The allegations of her mother should be investigated with all seriousness,” Mahato remarked.
The West Bengal Police are currently focusing their inquiries on the circumstances surrounding the student’s death, seeking to unravel the events that led to her untimely demise. As the investigation unfolds, the community is left in shock, grappling with the implications of these tragic events.
While the investigation is still in its early stages, authorities are urged to act swiftly to ensure justice for the family and the student community as a whole. The tragic death of the R.G. Kar Medical College student has reignited concerns about safety and wellbeing within educational institutions, underscoring the need for accountability and heedfulness in such critical matters.
The story continues to develop, and updates will follow as the investigation progresses. The case has become a focal point for discussions surrounding student safety and institutional responsibility in West Bengal, resonating deeply with those within the academic community and beyond.
Published – September 14, 2025, 11:03 pm IST
Original Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/friend-of-rg-kar-medical-student-arrested-for-her-murder/article70049863.ece
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Publish Date: 2025-09-14 23:03:00
