The parents of the postgraduate doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have publicly questioned the recent bail granted to the institution's former principal, Sandip Ghosh, in a corruption-related case. Expressing deep frustration with the legal developments, the victim's father asserted that, in his view, the former principal should have been sentenced to life imprisonment rather than receiving bail.
The victim's mother, Ratna Debnath, who is also a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, voiced significant anger regarding the handling of the investigation. She raised questions about the individuals who were in contact with her daughter in the hours preceding her death, which medical assessments suggest occurred between midnight and 6 am. She questioned why those present at the hospital during that timeframe have not faced arrest, pointedly asking whether their status as doctors has influenced the trajectory of the investigation.
Beyond the immediate question of bail, the grieving mother demanded a broader investigation into those she believes were responsible for the potential destruction of evidence in the aftermath of the crime. She called for the identification and prosecution of the primary conspirators, including officials such as the health secretary, NS Nigam. She questioned who issued the directives that allegedly led to the rapid destruction of evidence following the incident.
As the legal proceedings continue, public pressure is mounting. Two citizens' groups, 'Voice of Abhaya' and 'Voice of Women', have announced a protest march scheduled for November 12. The demonstration is set to commence at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and will proceed towards the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office. Organisers have issued an appeal to citizens across all sections of society, with a particular focus on women, to join the demonstration.
Through this march, the organisers intend to signal that the public remains committed to seeking justice despite what they describe as efforts to suppress or withhold evidence. The groups have urged the public to remain vigilant and not to lose hope in the investigative process. They have explicitly called upon the CBI to act decisively on the evidence currently available in the case.
Regarding the official response to the ongoing unrest, the victim's father noted that there has been some indication concerning administrative accountability. He mentioned that the state's Chief Minister has indicated that the health secretary could be removed if sufficient evidence is uncovered to warrant such a decision. The victim's family maintains that those responsible for the sequence of events following the crime must be held to account.
The case continues to be a subject of intense scrutiny, with political figures like BJP leader Rahul Sinha also expressing concerns over the developments. As the November 12 protest approaches, the discourse remains focused on the demand for institutional accountability and the full disclosure of facts surrounding the tragic death of the young doctor. The family continues to express their faith that, despite current setbacks and frustrations, justice will eventually be delivered.
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