August 14th 2024.
New Delhi: In light of the recent tragedy of a trainee doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi expressed his concerns on Wednesday. He stated that the focus should be on delivering justice to the victim instead of trying to protect the accused. This raises serious questions about the hospital and local administration's actions in handling the case.
Gandhi also mentioned that the entire country is shocked and saddened by this horrific incident. He added that there is a sense of insecurity among both the medical community and women in general, with the disturbing details of the brutal crime coming to light.
"The fact that the authorities are more concerned about protecting the accused instead of ensuring justice for the victim is a cause for worry. It makes us question the safety of doctors, especially in a place like a medical college. How can parents trust sending their daughters away for studies when even strict laws, put in place after the Nirbhaya case, fail to prevent such heinous crimes?" Gandhi wrote in a post on social media, in Hindi.
He further emphasized the need for all parties and sections of society to come together and have meaningful discussions on the rising number of crimes against women. From Hathras to Unnao, and from Kathua to Kolkata, it is crucial to take concrete steps to ensure their safety and deliver justice.
"I stand with the victim's family in their unimaginable pain. They deserve justice at any cost and the perpetrators must face the harshest punishment as a deterrent for others," Gandhi added.
The incident took place on August 9, when the body of the post-graduate trainee was discovered in a seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. A civic volunteer was arrested on Saturday in connection with the crime.
In protest against the alleged rape and murder, junior doctors across West Bengal have been boycotting work for the past six days. This has resulted in disruptions in healthcare services, with long queues of patients at government hospitals.
The protesting doctors are demanding a thorough investigation into the matter by a magistrate and the removal of senior officials from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The Calcutta High Court has also ordered the transfer of the case from the Kolkata Police to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
As the nation mourns the loss of yet another innocent life, it is crucial that swift action is taken to bring the culprits to justice and ensure the safety of women in our society.
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