The family of the 31-year-old trainee doctor who was brutally raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 has shared the harrowing details of their ordeal. Initially told that their daughter had died by suicide, the family waited outside the hospital for three hours before being allowed to see her body. The father was eventually permitted to view his daughter's body, discovering her in a state that suggested severe physical trauma.
Politicians respond to the family's account
The tragic account has prompted strong reactions from political figures. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi described the parents' experience as "gut-wrenching" and demanded swift justice, including the death penalty for the accused and those involved in covering up the crime. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla condemned the brutality, while AAP MP Swati Maliwal called for national solidarity, warning that the victim could be "anyone's daughter."
Post-mortem report reveals brutal details
The post-mortem report confirmed that the trainee doctor was subjected to "genital torture" and sustained severe injuries, including shattered glasses that caused eye trauma, bleeding from multiple areas, and injuries consistent with a violent assault. The accused, Sanjoy Roy, who was frequently seen on the hospital premises, was arrested and charged with the crime.
Court recognises the gravity of the case
The Calcutta High Court has acknowledged the severity of the case, describing the crime as "so gruesome." The court expressed support for the protesting doctors and criticized the state's handling of the situation. The former principal of RG Kar Medical College, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, who resigned following the incident, has been directed to take an extended leave.
The family of the trainee doctor who was brutally raped and murdered in Kolkata has shared their traumatic experience, sparking outrage and strong reactions from politicians. The post-mortem report confirmed severe genital and physical injuries, leading to the arrest of the accused. The Calcutta High Court has recognized the gravity of the case and directed the hospital's former principal to take leave amidst ongoing protests.
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