West Bengal Unites: Vigils, Protests, and Calls for Justice After Trainee Doctor's Tragic Murder

One month after the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, women in Siliguri launched protests and candlelight vigils, vowing to seek justice. Prominent figures, including Arjuna awardee Mantu Ghosh, have joined the movement amid claims of corruption and calls for systemic reform.

One month has passed since the harrowing rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Women in Siliguri commemorated the tragedy by lighting candles and pledging to continue their protests until justice is served. Prominent voices, such as Arjuna awardee Mantu Ghosh, have emphasized the importance of this fight for all women.

Mantu Ghosh stated, "We chose this time for our protest as the incident occurred around this hour a month ago. This is a collective struggle for justice, not just for the people of West Bengal but for all womankind. The CBI recently submitted a report, and we are hopeful many facts will soon emerge."

Activists and citizens also formed a human chain in Siliguri to protest the brutal killing. The tragedy has ignited widespread protests across West Bengal and nationwide. In a parallel move, BJP MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato has called for an investigation into Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's connections to health-related scams.

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar resigned, citing the government's delayed response to the murder. He emphasized the urgency of taking immediate punitive measures to address the corruption and misconduct surrounding the case.

On September 2, the Anti-Corruption Branch of the CBI arrested Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, on charges of corruption and financial misconduct. The West Bengal Assembly has since passed the 'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill 2024' to address criminal laws and amendments urgently needed in the state.

(With inputs from agencies.)