Protests and calls for justice are growing in response to the horrifying rape and killing of a young female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, which continues to shock the country. There is some relief following the rape and murder accusations against civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, but the medical community still harbours deep-seated dread and fury.
The defendant has been remanded to police custody despite having a history of many marriages and allegedly violent behaviour. Bloodstains on Roy’s shoes and other evidence gathered from the crime scene have bolstered the prosecution’s case. But the inquiry is far from finished; investigators are still awaiting the final autopsy report that will provide definitive answers.
The incident has sparked a contentious conversation about women’s safety, particularly in the workplace. Junior doctors are leading the way in protests across West Bengal, calling for tight security measures in hospitals, swift victim justice, and a safe workplace. Their continuous protests have forced the state administration to pay attention.
There has been a significant rise in protests and appeals for justice following the harrowing incident after Sanjay Roy, a community volunteer, was accused of murder and rape at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
The case has also brought attention to women’s overall vulnerability. The horrific nature of the murder has shocked society and sparked discussions on gender-based violence and the need for comprehensive protections for women’s safety.
In the hopes that the victim will obtain justice, the nation is eagerly awaiting the investigation’s completion. In the meantime, the medical fraternity is still fighting for a safer workplace.