Kolkata Witnesses Silent Rally On RG Kar Victim's Birthday, Parents Seek Probe Into 'Others Involved'

Kolkata: Doctors and people from all walks of life took part in a silent rally to mark the first birthday of the junior doctor who was brutally raped and murdered at Kolkata's government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last year. The brutal rape and murder of the postgraduate trainee doctor triggered hunger strike by medics and nationwide protests.

The participants of the rally had their mouths covered with black clothes, as they held placards demanding justice for the victim.

The rally started from College Square near the Calcutta University campus, and was halted at the gate of the state-run medical facility in north Kolkata by security personnel.

A large contingent of Kolkata Police personnel outside the hospital and CISF jawans inside its premises were deployed, according to PTI.

The CISF has been guarding the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on an order of the Supreme Court, following the incident.

The day also marks the completion of six months of the crime that took place on August 9, 2023.

The parents of the deceased doctor also participated in another rally in North 24 Parganas district to commemorate her birthday.

"The culprits have robbed us of our joy. We used to celebrate her birthday at night after she returned from work. We also feel that our daughter should not have taken admission at the RG Kar medical college to pursue further education. Now, our only mission in life is to seek justice," the victim's parents said.

On the probe conducted by the CBI, the parents said that they want "anyone else involved in the crime to be arrested and legal proceedings initiated".

Following investigation and trial, a sessions court had recently convicted and sentenced Sanjay Roy, the sole accused in the case, to life term till death. The case in in High Court now.

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