The entire nation is in shock over the tragic rape and murder of the junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Civic volunteer Sanjay Roy is the prime accused and is also a repeat offender with a history of violence against women. Recently, Roy’s wife also revealed that she had tried to lodge a complaint against him as he had assaulted her several times, but her efforts went in vain.
The horrific incident has sparked protests across the country, with people demanding death penalty for the main accused Roy. Thousands of people in West Bengal and across the country have expressed their anger in response to the brutal rape and murder of a doctor on duty at a Kolkata hospital last week. Former Indian women’s cricket team player Mithali Raj has come forward and expressed her frustration over the horrific incident.
Every woman has the right to safety: Mithali Raj
As reported by ANI earlier, the operation theatre services at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have been reduced by 85 per cent and the admission at the institute has dropped by 65 per cent following the doctors’ strike. The CBI also conducted a seven-hour probe at the RG Kar Medical College.
‘The brutal rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata is a chilling reminder that even those who dedicate their lives to healing and saving others are not immune to the horrors of violence. It is beyond tragic that someone who promised to protect and care for others has fallen victim to such a heinous act. Rapists must be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Every woman has the right to safety, freedom and respect..’, Mitali wrote on her X account (formerly known as Twitter).
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Crimes against women must be investigated swiftly, says PM Modi
Prime minister Narendra Modi On Thursday, she said state governments should act on crimes against women with “utmost urgency” and called for instilling deterrence among perpetrators; her comments came in the backdrop of the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in 78. Independence DayModi expressed deep concern over the incidents of rape and violence against women and said he can sense people’s outrage.
“Crimes against women must be promptly investigated and severe punishments must be meted out to those who commit such demonic acts.“Modi said, stressing the need for social introspection and creating fear of consequences among perpetrators.
“Today, from the Red Fort, I want to express my grief. As a society, we will have to seriously reflect on the atrocities committed against our mothers, sisters and daughters. There is anger among the common people over this. I can feel that anger.“, said.
(With PTI inputs)
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