Statue Of Rape-Murder Victim At RG Kar Hospital Sparks Controversy, Draws Backlash

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:36pm on 03 Oct 2024,Thursday International

A statue of the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College on August 9 has sparked outrage after junior doctors installed it on the hospital premises. The statue, named 'Cry of the Hour,' symbolizes the victim's suffering. Social media users criticized the statue as "disturbing" and "disrespectful." Doctors argue it’s a symbol of pain and ongoing protests. Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh condemned it, citing Supreme Court guidelines against revealing the victim's identity. The doctors, on ceasework, demand enhanced security in hospitals.

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