Kolkata Rally Demands Justice for Crimes Against Women

A rally in Kolkata, organized by 'Abhaya Mancha', called for active police investigations into crimes against women. Participants criticized the police for their lax approach and alleged harassment of protestors, particularly those opposing the rape and murder of an on-duty doctor. The rally ended at the Bidhananagar Police Commissioner's office.

In Kolkata, citizens rallied on Thursday to demand urgent police investigations into crimes against women. Organized by 'Abhaya Mancha', the event highlighted concerns over police inaction in cases of violence against women.

Participants alleged negligence by law enforcement and pointed to specific incidents, such as the unsolved rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, as evidence of their claims.

The protest concluded outside the Bidhananagar Police Commissioner's office, where demonstrators unanimously called for justice and accountability from the authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)