Kolkata: The West Bengal’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital victim’s parents have written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking an appointment to discuss their plight. In an email sent to Shah’s office the victim’s father expressed the ‘tremendous mental pressure’ they are under and requested Shah’s ‘insights’, ‘guidance, and help.’The email begins with birthday wishes to Shah, stating, “Wish you a very happy and healthy birthday and hope this letter finds you in good health… I am writing to respectfully request an appointment with you at your convenience or at any other location as you may suggest.”
The father continued, “After that heinous unforeseen incident happened to our daughter, we have been going through tremendous mental pressure and feeling helpless now. Sir, I along with my wife want to meet with you to discuss a few things regarding the situation and pray for your guidance and help.” He said, “I would be truly grateful for the opportunity to speak with you and gain your insights on the issue, as I believe your experience and guidance would be invaluable.”
The victim’s parents have been vocal in their demand for justice, participating in state-wide protests after their daughter’s body was found on August 9 at the hospital. They have previously accused the West Bengal government and the Kolkata police of attempting to cover up the incident, initially labelling it as a suicide and rushing to cremate the body. They also alleged that police officials tried to bribe them following the incident.