Bengali TV Industry and Locals Protest for Justice in RG Kar Medical College Case
The Bengali television industry held a protest march from Tollygunge to Deshapriya Park, demanding justice for the victim of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case. People from every department of the television industry participated in the march.
A protester said, “We are protesting against the incident at RG Kar. Television professionals, including artists, technicians, and all staff members, are united in demanding justice for the woman. We don’t want to hear anything else; we just want justice.”
Local women also held a protest in Bhangore, South 24 Parganas, demanding justice in the same case. The Indian Secular Front (ISF) staged a protest in Bhangore as well.
In Kolkata, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar and other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers protested at Shyambazar against the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case.
Earlier today, CBI officials conducted a polygraph test on the arrested accused, Sanjay Roy, in connection with the case.
Parimal Dey, a teacher from Alipurduar who was honoured with the Banga Ratna award by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in 2019, has decided to return the award in protest against the state government’s response to the incident. He said, “I have decided to return the Banga Ratna award. In light of the protests in Bengal and beyond, my conscience compels me to give it back. I support the protest. The way Mamata Banerjee is running the administration is not right.”
The West Bengal Motion Picture Artists’ Forum also staged a protest in Tollygunge, demanding justice for the victim and urging the Kolkata administration to take responsibility.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court ordered that security at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital be handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) while hearing the suo motu case concerning the rape and murder of the trainee doctor. The trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.
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Bengali TV Industry -: This refers to the people who make TV shows and movies in the Bengali language, which is spoken in the Indian state of West Bengal.
RG Kar Medical College -: This is a well-known hospital and medical college in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Tollygunge -: A neighborhood in Kolkata, famous for being the center of the Bengali film industry.
Deshapriya Park -: A popular park in Kolkata where people often gather for events and protests.
Shyambazar -: A busy area in Kolkata known for its markets and historical significance.
Union Minister -: A high-ranking official in the central government of India.
Sukanta Majumdar -: A politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who is currently serving as a Union Minister.
BJP -: Bharatiya Janata Party, one of the major political parties in India.
Supreme Court -: The highest court in India that makes important legal decisions.
CISF -: Central Industrial Security Force, a special police force in India that provides security to important places.
Parimal Dey -: A teacher who returned his award to protest against the government’s actions.
Banga Ratna award -: An award given by the West Bengal government to people who have done great work in their field.
