Unified Football Fans Demand Justice Amid Kolkata Tragedy

Thousands of fans from Kolkata's top football clubs—Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and Mohammedan Sporting—set aside their rivalry to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The protest witnessed participation from prominent football figures and underscored a unified demand for justice and safety.

Thousands of fans from Kolkata's 'Big Three' football clubs—Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and Mohammedan Sporting—set aside their heated rivalry to unite in a powerful protest against the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Notable figures like Mohun Bagan captain Subhasish Bose, his wife Kasturi Chetri, and All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey joined the march, demanding justice for the victim. Bose emphasized the need for safety and justice to prevent future tragedies.

In an unprecedented show of unity, fans gathered outside the Saltlake Stadium, where a scheduled derby match was canceled due to security concerns. The mood was captured by fans of rival clubs embracing and chanting together. AIFF chief Chaubey criticized the state administration's handling of the situation, calling it a failure of law and order.