President Droupadi Murmu has expressed her deep anguish over the horrific rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata. She called for immediate and decisive action against the increasing tide of crimes against women in India.
The President’s remarks come in the wake of nationwide protests sparked by the incident, which has once again brought the issue of women’s safety to the forefront of national discourse.
The incident occurred on August 9, 2024, when a postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
The victim had gone to rest during her night shift when she was attacked, leading to widespread outrage and protests by doctors and citizens across the country. The Kolkata Police have arrested Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, in connection with the crime.
President Droupadi Murmu said, ‘Enough is enough’ and condemned the repeated occurrences of such heinous crimes. She said, ‘I am dismayed and horrified at what has happened. No civilized society can allow daughters and sisters to be subjected to such atrocities’.
The President’s words reflect the anger and frustration felt by many across the nation, as the issue of women’s safety continues to be a pressing concern.
President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the need for society to enagage in honest and unbiased self-introspection to address the root causes of such violence.
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