RG Kar Rape and Murder case: Calcutta High Court advocates hold protest march seeking justice for victim

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 19 (ANI): Advocates of the Calcutta High Court on Monday held a protest march seeking justice for the junior lady doctor who was raped and murdered. The advocates were seen holding banners demanding justice for the victim.

Taking part in the protest march, advocate Mousami Choudhry said “We want justice. We demand that the accused must be arrested as soon as possible and get the punishment”

Another advocate of Calcutta High Court Navneet Mishra said “We demand that the accused should be apprehended and punished as soon as possible. Our request to the administrator is to arrest the accused. The investigation is underway and the accused will be arrested soon.”

“The fastness of the trial depends on the court; CBI is investing in the case. CBI must investigate through all angles and present it before the court” said advocate Narendra.

On Sunday, a torchlight protest was held in Siliguri in North Bengal under the banner of “Loud and Clear” to condemn the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a hospital in Kolkata earlier this month. The ‘Mashal Julush’ protest rally led by a women’s voluntary organisation was held to denounce the incident that took place at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Speaking to ANI, a woman protestor said, “We want stringent punishment for the culprits. Women should get security. We are not from any political organisation. We have full faith in the system. We just want justice. “Another protestor, Chumki Shah said,

“I also have a daughter. She is not safe. We have to decide to ensure her safety. We want justice.”A protester Prapti Shah said, “This should stop. Doctors give us life. Nobody should have taken a doctor’s life like that. No girl can say that she has not been badly touched. This needs to stop. How much more can we tolerate?”

The investigation into the case is progressing, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) employing advanced techniques such as 3D laser mapping of the emergency ward where the crime took place. Additionally, the CBI has conducted psychological evaluations of the primary suspect. Sources confirm that a psychologist from the CBI team arrived in Kolkata on Saturday to support the ongoing investigation.

The Supreme Court of India has also taken note of the case, with Chief Justice DY Chandrachud leading a bench that will hear the matter on August 20.

On August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, which has led to nationwide strikes and civil societies and doctors across States protested against the incident and demanded severe punishment to the accused persons and sought safety and security for themselves. (ANI)