Former India captain Sourav Ganguly condemned, on Saturday, August 17, the brutal rape-murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. Nationwide protests have erupted over the tragic incident. Ganguly clarified an earlier statement on the same and spoke about the need for severe punishment. He denied referring to it as a 'one-off incident', saying his comments were misconstrued. Ganguly told reporters that: "I told that last Sunday, I don't know how it was construed or was interpreted. I have said it earlier also, it's a terrible thing. Now CBI, police are investigating the matter. Its very shameful what has happened. I hope that CBI, who are investigating the matter, once they find the culprit strict punishment should be given. The punishment should be such that no one dares to commit such crime again in their life. That is important. Punishment has to be severe." VIDEO | Kolkata medic rape-murder case: "...this is a terrible thing, and what has happened is very shameful. The CBI and the police are investigating this, and I hope the strictest of punishment will be given to the accused," says former India cricketer Sourav Ganguly… pic.twitter.com/Q9N8wuk0fN — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 17, 2024 On friday (August 16, 2024), a CBI officer said: "We have identified at least 30 suspects and have started questioning them" A Calcutta High Court order now entrusts the case to investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The Indian Medical Association has called for a nationwide strike wherein routine OPD services and elective surgeries will be suspended. Emergency services will continue. The Health Ministry has urged the doctors to return to work and promised to form a committee to enhance healthcare worker safety. Also Read | Top 5 Most Successful Captains in Indian Cricket History