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Thousands march 42 km in Calcutta with flaming torches, demand justice for RG Kar

Those taking part in the rally also include supporters of archrival football clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal

Our Web Desk & PTI Calcutta Published 20.09.24, 07:15 PM

Thousands of people from all sections of society on Friday took part in a torch rally from Highland Park in the southern fringes of the city, demanding justice for the woman medic who was raped and murdered in state-run RG Kar hospital last month.

Doctors, members of voluntary bodies and associations of specially abled people, cartoonists, IT professionals, scientists and professors participated in the 42-km march.

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People join junior doctors duirng a rally to CBI office (CGO Complex) after they announced a partial withdrawal of their ‘cease work’, in Kolkata, Friday, Sept 20, 2024. PTI
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The rallyists held flaming torches in hand and shouted slogans in solidarity with the postgraduate trainee, whose body was found with severe injuries in the seminar hall of the hospital on August 9.

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People gathered near Ruby Crossing, on Friday, Sept 20, 2024. TTO Sources.

The procession will pass through Ruby Crossing, VIP Bazar, Science City, Chingrighata and take a detour via Beleghata, NRS Medical College, Chittaranjan National Medical College, Mallick Bazar and SSKM Hospital before concluding at Shyambazar.

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Members of Citizen Forum participate in torch rally against the alleged rape and murder of trainee doctor, in Kolkata, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. PTI

Rimjhim Sinha, a young researcher, said their movement seeking justice for the doctor is not over.

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Members of Citizen Forum participate in torch rally against the alleged rape and murder of trainee doctor, in Kolkata, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. PTI.

“We will not rest unless all those involved in the brutal attack on our sister are identified and punished,” she said.

Those taking part in the rally also include supporters of archrival football clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.

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Actor Usashi Chakraborty take part in a rally by junior dictors to CGO Complex CBI office (CGO Complex) after announcing a partial withdrawal of their ‘cease work’, in Kolkata, Sept 20, 2024. PTI

Three similar rallies - ‘Women, Reclaim the Night’ - have been held in the city since August 14 over the RG Kar incident. 

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