Cricketers Mohammed Siraj and Shreyas Iyer demand justice as the brutal rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor ignites nationwide protests and CBI investigation.
Nationwide Protests Erupt Over Kolkata Rape and Murder Case
The recent rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata has ignited nationwide outrage. The brutality of this incident has sent shockwaves across the country, with citizens demanding the harshest punishment for the accused. As protests intensify, the call for justice grows louder.
Mohammed Siraj’s Powerful Message Against Rape
Amid the widespread protests, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj took to social media to express his deep anger and frustration. On his Instagram story, Siraj shared a collage of headlines highlighting the alarming frequency of rape incidents across India. In his post, he wrote, “What excuse do you have this time or is it still her fault, because men will be men, right?” His words struck a chord with many, reflecting the growing sentiment against the normalization of such heinous crimes.
Shreyas Iyer Joins the Chorus for Justice
Following Siraj’s statement, cricketer Shreyas Iyer also voiced his outrage over the Kolkata case. In a heartfelt social media post, Iyer expressed his deep sorrow and disbelief at the incident. He wrote, “Nothing has changed in all these years. I am completely shattered by that barbaric incident and whatever happened after that. It is important that every criminal is held accountable and given strict punishment; we want justice.” Iyer’s call for justice resonates with millions who are demanding swift and severe action against the perpetrators.
The Tragic Details of the Kolkata Incident
The victim, a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, was a second-year PG student in the Chest Medicine Department. On the night of August 8-9, she was brutally raped and murdered in the hospital’s seminar hall. The police report reveals that she had dinner with a junior colleague before heading to the seminar hall at around 2 AM. Her lifeless body, half-naked and bearing the signs of extreme violence, was discovered at 6 AM.
CCTV footage captured the accused, Sanjay, entering the seminar hall at 4 AM. He was arrested on August 10, and the details of his crime have horrified the nation.
The Gruesome Acts of Brutality
According to the police, Sanjay was addicted to violent pornography and had consumed alcohol before committing the crime. The postmortem report, which was handed over to the victim’s family on August 12, revealed chilling details. The report stated that the accused had brutally assaulted and raped the doctor before strangling her. The violence did not stop there—Sanjay also broke glass and inserted it into the victim’s eyes, causing severe injuries. Blood was found flowing from her eyes, mouth, and private parts, painting a horrifying picture of the extent of the brutality she endured.
CBI Takes Over Investigation Amid Rising Protests
The growing protests and public outcry have led to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) taking over the case. Dr. Suvarna Goswami, Additional General Secretary of the All India Government Doctors Association, has claimed that the trainee doctor was gang-raped, not just raped, as initially reported. There are also accusations against the police for attempting to destroy evidence, further fueling the anger of the protesters.
A Call for Accountability and Justice
The Kolkata doctor’s case is not just another statistic in the grim record of violence against women in India; it is a stark reminder of the deep-rooted issues that continue to plague society. As cricketers like Mohammed Siraj and Shreyas Iyer use their platforms to demand justice, their voices amplify the cries of millions who are fed up with the persistent violence and impunity.
This incident has sparked a national debate on the safety of women and the urgent need for systemic changes. The demand for accountability is clear: those responsible for such atrocities must face the harshest penalties, and society must work together to prevent such horrors from ever happening again.
The case’s development will be closely watched as the CBI investigation unfolds. The entire nation hopes for a swift and just resolution, one that brings peace to the victim’s family and serves as a deterrent to those who dare commit such crimes.
