The primary accused, belonging to a powerful upper caste family in the area, had earlier threatened to kidnap the girl and rape her if the parents didn’t get the minor girl married to him.
Friday promises to be a busy day in Bengal. The opposition parties have all announced protests while CM Mamata Banerjee will also be on the streets demanding justice for the victim.
The decision by FORDA came after Resident Doctors' Associations (RDAs) of many hospitals accused it of calling off the strike without consulting them and "backstabbing" the medical fraternity.