Kolkata Rape Case: In a major revelation in the Kolkata Rape Case, the victim’s family has once more made serious accusations. Remember that there were protests around the country after a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was brutally raped and killed? Political parties have also participated in similar protests with doctors. Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, introduced the Anti-Rape Bill and called a special session of the state assembly in response to the public uproar. The bill was passed unanimously. The victim’s family has accused the police of terrible things in the midst of all of this.
Victim’s Family Accuses Police in Kolkata Rape Case
Speaking to news agency ANI, the victim’s aunt leveled serious charges against the police, revealing the insensitive handling of the situation. She said, “When the body of the daughter was lying in front of the parents in the house the police were offering money, is this the humanity of police?” She further stated, “Till the last rites were not performed, 300-400 policemen surrounded us but after it was performed, not a single policeman was seen there. What would the family do, how would they go home, Police took no responsibility.”
The victim’s family also accused the police of being active only until the funeral, after which they disappeared. The aunt added, “When the body of the daughter was lying in front of the parents in the house and we were shedding tears, the police were offering money, is this the humanity of police? The Police were saying that they have fulfilled all their responsibilities, is this what is called fulfilling the responsibility?”
Family Joins Protest for Justice
On September 4, the family of the deceased victim joined the junior doctors at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital to protest against the injustice. They demanded justice for their daughter and called for strict action against the perpetrators. That same night, people across Kolkata showed their support by turning off their house lights from 9 PM to 10 PM and participating in a candlelight march on the streets.
Anti-Rape Law Passed in Kolkata
The Mamata Banerjee government called a special session of the assembly and unanimously approved the Anti-Rape Law in response to mounting public pressure. This statute mandates that rape cases be resolved within 36 days. It further stipulates that those found guilty may get the death penalty or life imprisonment.
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