September 5th 2024.
The city of Kolkata was filled with a powerful sense of solidarity as its residents came together to show their support for a fallen doctor. In a unique display of civic unity, people turned off their lights for an hour and took to the streets, carrying burning candles as a symbol of their protest against the tragic murder of the doctor at RG Kar hospital. This was also a way for them to express their condolences and stand by the doctor's grieving family.
The protest was not confined to just Kolkata, as significant areas across different districts of West Bengal also witnessed spontaneous demonstrations. Citizens took to the roads late in the evening, holding torches, candles, and even using the light from their mobile phones to demand justice for the victim of RG Kar hospital. The West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front, who had organized the protest, had named it 'Let There Be Light, Let There Be Justice', and had planned it to coincide with the Supreme Court's hearing on a rape-murder case on September 5th.
The protesters urged for a speedy resolution of the case, which is currently being heard by the apex court. They emphasized the need for justice to be served promptly and not to be delayed any further. As the clock struck 9pm, many prominent landmarks in the city, including the Victoria Memorial and Raj Bhavan, went dark as a mark of solidarity with the protest. Even homes across the city, its suburbs, and surrounding districts joined in, turning off their lights to show support.
Governor CV Ananda Bose also took part in the protest, lighting a candle at the Raj Bhavan. In a poignant statement, he said, "When light is fear, darkness is dear." The city witnessed large crowds gathering in areas like Howrah and Salt Lake, all holding candles and mobile phone torches, and raising their voices in unison, demanding justice and accountability for the heinous crime committed against the trainee doctor.
In Kolkata, the protests were held in various prominent locations, including Shyambazar five-point crossing, Moulali, New Town Biswa Bangla Gate, Rashbehari crossing, Behala, Garia, Ballygunge, Hazra crossing, and Jadavpur 8B bus stand. Doctors, both junior and senior, also joined in the protest at the epicenter of the incident - RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The victim's parents and extended family members were also present, and they spoke to the media, making serious allegations against the Kolkata Police for their insensitive treatment towards the family post the discovery of the crime on August 9th.
In a powerful statement, the relatives of the victim stated that the police were too quick to cremate the body and had not shown any compassion towards the family during their trying times. The people of Kolkata, along with the doctors, demanded justice for the victim and urged the authorities to take swift action against the perpetrators of this heinous crime.
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