Kolkata rape-murder horror: Demand for justice sparks global outcry from New York to Pakistan (WATCH)
By Aishwarya Nair | First Published Aug 18, 2024, 11:33 AM ISTProtests have spread worldwide, from New York City's Times Square to Canada, the UK, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, showing solidarity with those in Kolkata seeking justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim. On Sunday, Indians in Los Angeles will gather at Lake Hollywood Park at 11 am to protest in front of the Hollywood sign.
Protests have erupted globally, from New York City's Times Square to Canada, the UK, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, demonstrating solidarity with those in Kolkata seeking justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim. On Sunday, Indians in Los Angeles will assemble at Lake Hollywood Park at 11 am to protest in front of the Hollywood sign. Babli Chakraborty, an LA-based teacher originally from Kolkata, stated, "About 250 Indians are expected to attend. In the past, rape survivors stayed silent due to shame. Now, we must raise our voices."
Toronto based Bengali Tanusree Dasgupta speaks out on the prevailing situation in West Bengal in the wake of a doctor’s grisly rape and murder pic.twitter.com/FcnmFG6Gmr
— India Blooms (@indiablooms)SFI-UK held demonstrations in Edinburgh, Leeds and outside the Indian Embassy in London to demand justice for the rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at RG Kar College. We stand in solidarity with protestors on the streets of Kolkata, who are facing the state's brutal crackdown! pic.twitter.com/MDkUtXbqB9
— Students' Federation of India - United Kingdom (@sfi_uk)Today, the Austin Indian community came together in a powerful silent protest against the horrific rape incident in Kolkata. We stood united, our silence speaking volumes about the urgent need for change. pic.twitter.com/YyvmRLzT9e
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The Bengali community in Houston, including members of the Houston Durgabari Society and the Tagore Society of Houston, gathered to protest the RG Kar incident.
"The fact that an educated working woman standing up to corruption was raped and murdered points to a complete systematic failure at medical institutions," said Rituparna Roy one of the rally organisers.
In solidarity with the protests all across over the brutal rape and murder of the PGT doctor at , the local Indian community gathered in front of , near , , to hold a poignant protest vigil. pic.twitter.com/JBgOKpjjLF
— Titas (@Teetash_12) l All Eyes On !
Protest in Times Square,USA at midnight against the heinous crime in . pic.twitter.com/i6Ns2dtqrz
Justice delayed is justice denied. Moumita Debnath’s story is a painful reminder of the injustices that still plague our society. Standing in solidarity with the people of Nepal🇳🇵.pic.twitter.com/BKlJBfMpA2
— Mansoor Ahmed (@_digitallyours)Dhaka University students rise in solidarity with Kolkata, demanding justice for Moumita Debnath. Women are reclaiming the night, echoing “Azadi” from Dhaka to Kolkata. We won’t rest until justice is served.
Date- 16. August.2024 pic.twitter.com/YwWy6fJMwW
Dhaka University students are marching to demand justice for Moumita Rape. pic.twitter.com/qDS6pbBRTh
— Sheikh Md. Hossain (@mzuhossain1)Approximately 35 members of the expat Bengali community in Cologne, Germany, along with their non-Bengali friends, will gather at the staircase of Cologne Cathedral in the main station square on August 15 to express their protest.
Protests spread to other areas, including London's Trinity Church, Princes Street in Edinburgh, Somerset House in London, Austin and Dhaka University.
The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) in a statement issued said, " The recent heinous crime of the murder after rape of post graduate student in Kolkata, India has sparked global outrage and condemnation. The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) strongly condemns this brutal act of violence and stands in solidarity with the victim's family during this difficult time."
It also read, "In light of this tragic incident, the PMA urges the World Medical Association to intervene and ensure that the culprits are apprehended and justice is served."
Even the Pakistan Medical Association has strongly condemned the gangrape and murder.
But Prince of Kolkata, Sourav Ganguly, has still not found time to condemn it. pic.twitter.com/KXHK885mJU
The 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor was tragically found murdered in the seminar hall of the government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. The incident exposed significant flaws and a lack of support from the relevant authorities, sparking widespread protests. Amid growing public outrage over the lack of progress by the local police, the Calcutta High Court handed the case over to the CBI.
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