Kolkata Goes Dark as Thousands Join Candlelight Vigil Protesting RG Kar Medical College Rape-Murder
Highlights:
- Thousands join candlelight vigil in Kolkata against the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case.
- Key locations like Shyam Bazaar, RG Kar Medical College, Jadavpur, Dharmatala, and Victoria Memorial go dark in protest.
- Protestors participate in 'Ujala hone do, Nyay hone do' (Let there be light, let there be justice) campaign.
News:
Kolkata witnessed a powerful protest as thousands of people, including doctors, participated in a candlelight vigil to demand justice for the trainee doctor who was tragically raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. As part of the 'Ujala hone do, Nyay hone do' (Let there be light, let there be justice) campaign, large crowds gathered across several key locations in the city, such as Shyam Bazaar, RG Kar Medical College, Jadavpur, Dharmatala, and Victoria Memorial. At 9 pm, the lights in these areas were switched off as a symbolic gesture of protest.
The city came together in solidarity, with visuals showing the darkened streets and candle-lit gatherings, underscoring the demand for justice in this horrific incident. The mass participation highlighted the collective outrage and the call for immediate action to address the crime.
