Bengal is reeling from a brutal crime that has left the state in shock and disbelief. A post-graduate medical student from RG Kar Medical College was horrifically gang-raped and murdered within the premises of her own college and workplace, marking one of the most gruesome incidents the state has witnessed.
The victim, a dedicated student and intern at the hospital, was reportedly attacked after completing her duty in the emergency department. While she was resting in the seminar hall adjacent to the emergency department, she was brutally raped and murdered. The details that have emerged from the post-mortem report are chilling—113 bite marks were found on her body, and her eyes were gouged out, with blood seeping from the wounds. The sheer brutality of the crime has left the entire state—and the nation—stunned.
In a shocking initial response, the authorities at RG Kar Medical College attempted to dismiss the crime as a suicide. However, this attempt to cover up the heinous nature of the crime has only fueled public outrage. The victim’s body bore clear evidence of extreme violence and sexual assault, contradicting the suicide narrative that the college authorities tried to push.
So far, only one arrest has been made in connection with this case. Sanjaykumar Roy, a civic volunteer, has been taken into custody. However, the severity of the injuries suggests the involvement of multiple perpetrators—perhaps as many as 10 to 12 individuals. This has raised questions about the extent of the crime and whether others involved are being protected.
The incident has caused a significant backlash against the state administration, with widespread calls for justice. The people of Bengal have lost confidence in the local authorities and are demanding a thorough investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The case was taken to the High Court, where Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmoy Bhattacharya immediately ordered a CBI investigation, reflecting the gravity of the situation and the public’s demand for transparency.
This tragic incident has also led to significant political fallout. The Principal of RG Kar Medical College, Dr. Sandeep Ghosh, resigned in the wake of the crime, citing a desire to retire from government service. However, his swift reappointment as the principal of National Medical College Hospital has sparked further controversy. The Calcutta High Court has since ordered that Dr. Ghosh be sent on compulsory leave, a move seen as necessary to ensure an unbiased investigation.
The brutal gang-rape and murder of a medical student on her own college campus is unprecedented not only in Bengal but across India. The incident has garnered international attention, with demonstrations held as far away as Times Square in New York, demanding justice for the victim. This global outcry underscores the severity of the crime and the urgent need for accountability.
Allegations of corruption within RG Kar Medical College have also surfaced in the wake of the crime. There are claims that exam marks were being distributed in exchange for money or sexual favors, and that the victim may have been targeted for refusing to participate in these corrupt practices. These allegations, if true, paint a terrifying picture of the environment in which the victim was working—a place where those who refuse to be complicit in corruption face dire consequences.
The people of Bengal are demanding answers. Was the victim targeted because she knew too much? Did she resist an attempt to draw her into a web of corruption? And if so, who are the powerful figures behind this heinous act? The arrest of a civic volunteer alone seems unlikely to fully address the scale of the crime.
Bengal has seen its fair share of scandals and corruption, but this incident has shaken the public’s faith in the state’s ability to provide justice. The central agency, CBI, now has the critical task of uncovering the truth and ensuring that all those involved, no matter how powerful, are brought to justice.
The entire nation is watching, hoping that this time, justice will prevail, and those responsible for this horrific crime will face the full force of the law.
