On August 9th, a female medical intern at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata was assaulted and murdered, leading to a series of violent clashes across West Bengal this week. These incidents have resulted in numerous injuries and arrests.
On Saturday, August 30th, large-scale rallies and demonstrations led by the ruling AITC (TMC) party are expected to take place across West Bengal.
Additionally, protests led by the BJP are scheduled to continue until Friday, September 6th.
To avoid any potential harm, please exercise caution by steering clear of areas where protests or disturbances are occurring and avoid groups chanting slogans.
If you find yourself in the vicinity of an unexpected incident, immediately leave the area and prioritize your safety. Should you come across any information indicating that a Japanese national has been affected, please contact the embassy.
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