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Kolkata: RG Kar Rape-Murder Case Sparks Anger Among Students

Catch Team | Updated on: 22 August 2024, 15:44 IST
RG Kar Rape-Murder Case Sparks Anger Among Students

Kolkata: The protests against the RG Kar rape-murder case refuse to die down. Students from various schools, colleges, and institutions across the state are expressing their outrage, and the protests are gaining momentum. On Wednesday, students took out a rally to demand justice for the victim.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with students from different parts of the state participating in protests. The police have issued instructions to hospitals in several districts to ensure the safety of women.


Barrackpore Witnesses Fresh Protests

In the Barrackpore industrial area, students from various schools gathered on Wednesday afternoon to protest against the incident. The protesters demanded stringent punishment for the accused. The rally began from Barrackpore station and marched through SN Banerjee Road, culminating at the Barrackpore court. The protesters blocked the road for five minutes, chanting "We Want Justice."

During the protest, a parent said, "The brutal murder at RG Kar Hospital is a heinous crime, and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Police Minister should take responsibility and resign immediately." A schoolgirl demanded that those responsible for the inhumane act should be punished severely.

The protests are a testament to the growing anger among the people, particularly students, against the incident. The demand for justice and stringent punishment for the accused is gaining momentum.

First published: 22 August 2024, 15:44 IST