Kolkata rape-murder case: YWCA India joins protest at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi [India], August 20 : In the wake of the rape-murder that occurred at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) of India joined the protests against it at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, YWCA said in a statement on Tuesday.
The statement reads, "In the wake of the horrific rape and murder of a young postgrad doctor in Calcutta, YWCA of India stands in solidarity with victims of gender-based violence. There have been multiple tragic incidents of rape and violence against women reported with an astounding average of one rape taking place in every 6 minutes as reported by the National Crime Report Bureau (NCRB). This underscores the urgent need for stronger protections and justice for women in our country and here we call out to all to join us in making our dissent heard."
To demand accountability and systemic change, Women's Rights Organizations along with YWCA of India joined the protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
National President of YWCA of India, Kunjamma Mathew addressed the gathering demanding justice and safety for every girl and woman in the country. She urged for creating safe places for all and called upon every woman to refuse to be silenced and fight for justice till every woman can walk without fear and violence.
Earlier, the Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned West Bengal police over various issues, including delay in filing the First Information Report, delay in handing over the body to family and alleged failure to protect women, doctors, during a mob attack at RG Kar Medical College. The court has also asked the medical professionals to return to their duties.
A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud also comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Mishra questioned West Bengal police about the delay in lodging FIR in the RG Kar incident.
The Supreme Court, which has taken suo motu cognisance of the rape and murder of a doctor in State-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal, raised these queries when it was hearing the matter. The top court has also set up a national task force to consider the issues related to the safety of medical professionals in the country.
The top court said that it is deeply concerned about the safety of doctors across India. "If women cannot go to work and be safe, we are denying them the basic right to equality. We have to do something" the court said.