Durand Cup derby cancelled amid protests over doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata
Times of India | 17 August 2024
KOLKATA: The Durand Cup derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, scheduled for Sunday at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, has been cancelled due to the ongoing unrest in the city.
This decision followed a meeting between Kolkata Police officials and the tournament organizers.
"Both the teams will be awarded a point each, while the fans will get full refund for the tickets they bought," an official told PTI.
Sources indicate that all Durand Cup matches slated to be held in Kolkata might be shifted to Jamshedpur, though an official announcement is still awaited.
The unrest began following the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9.
The incident has led to widespread protests throughout the city.
The Indian Medical Association called for a 24-hour nationwide strike in response to the rape and murder of their colleague today.