In response to the brutal rape and murder of a young postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has announced a silent protest.
The members of the association will don white ribbon bands on Wednesday to express their solidarity with the victim and her grieving family.
The DHCBA’s Executive Committee convened an urgent meeting on Tuesday, where they strongly condemned the horrific crime that took place in West Bengal.
The committee described the incident as barbaric and brutal, calling for swift and stringent action against those responsible.
In a resolution signed by Secretary Sandeep Sharma, the committee urged both central and state governments to implement stronger measures to ensure the safety of women nationwide.
The resolution emphasized the need for immediate and effective action to restore public trust and prevent such heinous acts from recurring.
The DHCBA will provide pro-bono legal assistance to the victim’s family, ensuring justice and holding the perpetrators accountable.
“Our members will wear white ribbon bands on 21 August as a silent mark of protest and to pay homage to the victim and her family,” the resolution read, calling on all bar members to participate in the gesture.
CBI Takes Over Kolkata Case; Civic Volunteer Sanjay Roy Under Scrutiny
In the ongoing investigation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the case from Kolkata Police following an order from the Calcutta High Court.
The sole suspect, Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, is under scrutiny not only for this crime but also for a history of alleged misconduct towards women.
Sources indicate that Roy had previously been involved in several incidents of harassment and sexual abuse, yet no action was taken against him.
Investigators are now focusing on uncovering any potential connections Roy might have had that protected him from disciplinary measures in the past.
Additionally, reports indicate that Roy often worked while intoxicated, raising serious concerns about the oversight and management of civic volunteers.
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