RG Kar Hospital case: Parents of Kolkata doctor claim cops offered them money after murder

RG Kar case: The twist in Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, parents claim ‘police tried to bribe them’

The parents of a Kolkata doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered last month, have accused the police of initially attempting to suppress the case. The tragic incident occurred while the 31-year-old doctor was on a night shift and has sparked widespread protests across West Bengal demanding swift and decisive action.

On August 9, the doctor’s body was discovered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where she had been working. Her parents, now at the forefront of the protest, have voiced strong allegations against the police, claiming that authorities were trying to close the case prematurely without conducting a thorough investigation.

The protests, which have garnered significant attention and support, highlight the demand for a comprehensive and transparent inquiry into the brutal crime. The parents have joined demonstrators at the hospital, calling for justice for their daughter and criticizing the police for their handling of the case.

“The police, from the very beginning, tried to hush up the case. We were not allowed to see the body and had to wait at the police station while the body was taken for post-mortem examinations,” the father said while addressing the protesters.

“Later, when the body was handed over to us, a senior police official offered us money, which we immediately declined,” he added. The parents said that are joining the protest to support the junior doctors fighting for justice for their daughter.

The Kolkata Police is facing significant backlash from both opposition leaders and the public over its handling of a high-profile case involving the brutal rape and murder of a doctor. Critics have raised concerns about the accused, Sanjoy Roy, who allegedly had unrestricted access to various areas of the state-run hospital at all hours. There are also reports suggesting that Roy was involved in illicit activities, such as arranging hospital beds and other facilities for patients in exchange for money.

The criticism has been amplified on social media, where slogans targeting the police have circulated widely. Protesters have also carried placards during street marches, highlighting the personal stakes for law enforcement officers by reminding them of their own daughters.

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