Kolkata: Thousands of citizens held a relay torch rally from Hiland Park to Shyambazar-crossing in Kolkata on Friday – crossing a distance of around 42 km – demanding justice for the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in the city last month. According to officials, the torch march passed through Ruby Crossing, VIP Bazar, Science City, Chingrighata and took a detour via Beleghata Building More, Mallick Bazar, NRS Medical College and SSKM Hospital before concluding at Shyambazar in the northern part of the city.
During the procession, people held flaming torches in hand and shouted slogans in solidarity with the victim. Several people were also seen waving the tricolour and their mobile flashlights. “Justice delayed is justice denied. We want speedy trial and justice. Those guilty should be punished and Abhaya (name given to the victim) should get justice,” one of the people who joined the rally said. Another rallyist, a retired school teacher, told PTI: “Despite my ailments, I couldn’t help coming down from my third-floor apartment to meet the processionists. I wish them success in their fight. The medic was like my granddaughter. Let no other granddaughter meet such a grim fate.”
