Durand Cup Derby Cancelled Due to Protests Following Doctor's Rape And Murder in Kolkata

Due to the ongoing unrest in Kolkata, the highly anticipated Durand Cup derby match between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, which was set to take place at the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, has been called off. Following a meeting between Kolkata Police officials and tournament organizers, it was decided that for the safety of all involved, the match would not be held. Both teams will receive a point each for the cancelled match, and fans who had purchased tickets will be given a full refund. It is a disappointing turn of events for both the teams and their supporters, who were eagerly looking forward to the intense rivalry on the field.

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It is also learnt that all the Durand Cup matches slated in Kolkata could be shifted to Jamshedpur. An official communication is awaited.

There has been widespread protests following the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in the city on August 9.

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On Saturday, the Indian Medical Association called for a 24-hour nationwide strike to protest the rape and murder of their colleague.

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