Kolkata Doctor Rape And Murder Case: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt And More Demand Justice For The Heinous Crime
Bollywood celebs demand justice for the horrific Kolkata doctor's rape and murder case!
India is shocked by the horrific Kolkata doctor rape and murder case. The tragic incident took place at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital where a trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered by a civic volunteer. Last night during the protests, local goons vandalised the hospital and tried to destroy the evidence. Amidst all the public outrage, B-town celebs like Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan and others took to their social media handle and demanded justice for the heinous crime.
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt On Kolkata Doctor Rape, Murder Case
On August 14, Alia Bhatt took to her Instagram handle and penned a long note, seeking justice for the trainee doctor after she was raped and murdered at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. She wrote, “Another brutal rape. Another day of realisation that women are not safe, anywhere. Another horrific atrocity to remind us that it’s been over a decade since the Nirbhaya tragedy, but still nothing much has changed.” She further added the statistics showcasing the crime rates against women in India, “30% of India’s doctors and 80% of our nursing staff are women. In an environment of growing violence against medical personnel, it’s the women who are more vulnerable. Since 2022, there has been a 4% increase in crimes against women, over 20% of which involve rape and assault.”
The statistics indicated that in 2022, approximately 90 rapes a day were reported in India. Furthermore, today evening, Kareena Kapoor Khan also demanded justice for the victim. She shared a post which mentioned that the same story happened after 12 years. “But we are still waiting for change.” Actor Vijay Verma also urged the officials to protect our protectors. Sara Ali Khan also took to her Instagram and wrote, “Justice for women.” Furthermore, Sai Tamhankar also took to her Instagram handle and shared Vir Das’ post on the brutal incident. She stands for what the comedian wrote, “I hope we work more on our situation than our reputation.”
For the unversed, this heinous crime took place on August 9, when a trainee doctor was raped in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The accused, Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer has been arrested.
Also Read: Kolkata Doctor Rape And Murder: A Detailed Timeline Of How The Horrific Incident Unfolded
First Published: August 15, 2024 5:24 PM
