In India, the trial of a hospital rapist passed in record time | News in brief

The court has dealt with the rape and murder of a doctor in a hospital in Calcutta in an exceptionally fast trial.

An Indian court has convicted a 33-year-old man of raping and murdering a doctor.

The act took place in Calcutta in August and the victim died of his injuries.

The trial has attracted a lot of attention in India, where violence against women is still common.

Hospital security has been tightened as a result of the bloodshed. Calcutta residents and doctors have protested because of Murja.

The trial lasted a week and the verdict is expected on Monday.

The accused had worked at the hospital as a volunteer.

AFP

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