The brutal rape and murder of a female trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has sent shockwaves across India, with Bollywood celebrities adding their voices to the growing chorus of outrage. Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to express her anger, writing, “Men will be men. What’s your excuse this time or is it her fault, because men will be men, right?”
Alia Bhatt also condemned the incident, drawing parallels to the infamous Nirbhaya case. “Another brutal rape. Another day of realisation that women are not safe, anywhere,” she wrote, highlighting the alarming reality of women’s safety in India despite public outrage and legal changes. She further emphasized the dangers faced by medical professionals, citing data from the 2022 National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. The report reveals that 30% of doctors and 80% of nursing staff in India are women, placing them at a higher risk of violence in an environment where attacks on medical professionals are on the rise.
Alia also pointed out the troubling statistic that crimes against women have increased by 4% since 2022, with over 20% involving rape and assault. She highlighted the shocking figure of nearly 90 rapes reported daily in India that year, emphasizing the widespread nature of this issue.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice for the victim. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Twinkle Khanna, Kangana Ranaut, Soni Razdan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Parineeti Chopra, Preity Zinta, Mimi Chakraborty, and Richa Chadha, have joined the chorus of voices demanding accountability.
The gruesome death of the 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor, who was found dead with severe injuries in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College while on night duty, has triggered a nationwide outcry. A women-led midnight protest against the incident made waves after protesters vandalized the hospital, including the emergency department, nursing station, and medicine store, in a powerful display of anger and frustration. The protest also targeted CCTV cameras, sparking debate about security measures and accountability.
The incident has also led to calls for a nationwide medical strike on Saturday, further highlighting the deep-seated concerns about the safety of medical professionals in India. Efforts are underway to catch the miscreants responsible for this horrific crime, but the outrage and calls for justice are a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for women’s safety and the need for systemic changes to address the issue of violence against women in India.
