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1. In which city were the 25 individuals arrested for vandalizing the RG Kar Hospital during protests?
The Kolkata Police have arrested 25 individuals for vandalizing the RG Kar Hospital amid protests by women in West Bengal. Investigators have noted the emergency ward, intensive care unit, and other areas were damaged. The police are examining evidence, including the sequence of events captured on camera and the profiles of arrestees, to determine if there was a pre-arranged attack or if the protests evolved spontaneously. The investigation continues to assess if the protests were coordinated or if they evolved spontaneously, with a focus on whether there was a deliberate act of vandalism by the individuals involved.