Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Tuesday, 24 September 2024
The RG Kar tragedy, initially a point of deep concern within the medical community, has now turned into a massive student-led movement stretching from Calcutta University to Presidency University and beyond
Over the past three days, junior doctors had been attending to emergency duties, but as of Monday morning, they ceased all responsibilities.
"We are dissatisfied with the current police investigation and will continue our protest till justice is served and the state ensures foolproof security for all doctors and healthcare workers," said a protesting junior doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the incident took place.
What began as a campus-centered protest has rapidly spread throughout West Bengal. Students from various disciplines—arts, sciences, commerce—are staging rallies, sit-ins, and peaceful demonstrations against the heinous crime. Social media has been instrumental in mobilizing these protests, with platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter buzzing with updates, live streams, and calls to action.
Teachers at Presidency University stood in solidarity with the student protesters and held a rally on Monday to voice out their dissent against the rape and murder case at RG Kar.
The core demands of the protesting students and teachers are clear: a transparent investigation into the young woman doctor’s murder and the immediate publishing of the post-mortem report. They are also calling for enhanced security measures across all educational institutions, particularly in government-run medical colleges.
One notable aspect of this movement is the students’ commitment to bannerless protests. By avoiding affiliations with political parties and student unions, they aim to keep the focus solely on their demands for justice and reform.
Despite some reports of police crackdowns and intimidation, the students remain determined. Their united front says that regardless of their field of study, they stand together for justice for the victim and systemic change.
