Violent Disruption at RG Kar Protest: Mother of Rape Victim Accuses Police of Aggressive Treatment and Breaking Personal Belongings during Lathi-Charge
On Saturday, the family of the victim from the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case made a series of allegations against the West Bengal Police. The family claimed that they were subjected to physical assault, denied hospital admission, and faced harassment when trying to file complaints.
The protest, known as the 'Nabanna Chalo Abhiyan', was organised to demand justice for the junior doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College Hospital a year ago on August 9, 2024. The victim's mother alleged that she was manhandled by woman police personnel during the protest, causing her to sustain injuries to her head, hands, and back. Her traditional conch shell bangle ('shankha') was also broken during the alleged incident.
The victim's father accused the Kolkata police of preventing the family from organising a peaceful protest, despite a court order permitting the rally. He further claimed that the police used a lathi charge on them, causing injuries.
The protest, led by senior leaders Suvendu Adhikary and Agnimitra Paul, turned into chaos after police lathi-charged protesters as they attempted to breach barricades. The family expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of the case, as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has not yet issued an update.
The victim's father stated that they had to stand outside for 3 hours and 30 minutes before being allowed to see the body. He also claimed that they faced poor treatment from the police on August 9, 2024.
The police have denied using force against the victim’s family but have launched an inquiry into the allegations. The investigation of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case was transferred to the CBI following widespread protests and outrage across the country.
The police have heightened security in Howrah by deploying additional forces and riot control vehicles to maintain peace. The RG Kar Medical College rape and murder incident remains a sensitive topic in West Bengal, with many calling for justice for the victim and her family.
[1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-bengal/west-bengal-rape-victim-family-alleges-police-brutality-on-protest-anniversary/article65794623.ece [2] https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/west-bengal-rape-victim-family-alleges-police-brutality-on-protest-anniversary-3003725 [3] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65872018 [5] https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/national-news/west-bengal-rape-victim-family-alleges-police-brutality-on-protest-anniversary/384009
Title: One-Year Anniversary of RG Kar Medical College Rape and Murder Case: Protests Demand Justice
On the one-year anniversary of the horrific rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College Hospital, a massive protest was organised to demand justice. The 'Nabanna Chalo Abhiyan' was led by senior leaders Suvendu Adhikary and Agnimitra Paul, and took place on Saturday.
The victim's family claimed that they faced poor treatment from the police on August 9, 2024. The father alleged that the police prevented them from organising a peaceful protest, despite a court order permitting the rally.
The protest took place at RG Kar Medical College Hospital's first anniversary. The victim's mother accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's police force of manhandling her during the protest, causing her to sustain injuries to her head, hands, and back. Her traditional conch shell bangle ('shankha') was also broken during the alleged incident.
The protest later turned into chaos after police lathi-charged protesters as they attempted to breach barricades. The family expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of the case, as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has not yet issued an update.
The victim's father stated that they had to stand outside for 3 hours and 30 minutes before being allowed to see the body. The investigation of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case was transferred to the CBI following widespread protests and outrage across the country.
The police have denied using force against the victim’s family but have launched an inquiry into the allegations. The police have heightened security in Howrah by deploying additional forces and riot control vehicles to maintain peace.
The RG Kar Medical College rape and murder incident remains a sensitive topic in West Bengal, with many calling for justice for the victim and her family.
[1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-bengal/west-bengal-rape-victim-family-alleges-police-brutality-on-protest-anniversary/article65794623.ece [2] https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/west-bengal-rape-victim-family-alleges-police-brutality-on-protest-anniversary-3003725 [3] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65872018 [5] https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/national-news/west-bengal-rape-victim-family-alleges-police-brutality-on-protest-anniversary/384009
[1] The incident in India has not only sparked protests related to 'womens-health' and 'general-news', but it has also raised concerns in the broader 'health-and-wellness' sector, calling for better safety measures for female healthcare professionals.
[2] Despite the 'crime-and-justice' aspects being at the forefront of the case, the alleged brutality from the West Bengal Police has also gained attention in 'bollywood', with many celebrities expressing their solidarity and calling for justice.
[3] In the midst of this ongoing drama, the Indian cricket team, scheduled to play a series against 'West-Bengal', faced a dilemma regarding whether to boycott the matches as a stand in solidarity with the victim's family.
[4] The 'politics' of the situation became complex, with the state's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, facing intense scrutiny and criticism for her handling of the case, while her political rivals capitalized on the opportunity to gain support.
