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Washington: Thousands of Indian diaspora members have taken to the streets in over 130 cities across 25 countries to demand justice for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata last month, marking a significant global response to the incident.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the international protests began in cities across the United States, Japan, Australia, Taiwan, and Singapore, eventually spreading to various locations in Europe. The demonstrations were sparked by the tragic death of a 31-year-old postgraduate chest medicine student, which has also ignited widespread protests across India since the incident on August 9.
The victim, who was on duty at R.G. Kar Medical College, was reportedly attacked after completing a grueling 36-hour shift, during which she had rested on a carpet in a seminar room due to the absence of proper dormitory facilities. Her body was later found with severe injuries, leading to public outrage over her brutal death.
Protesters from diverse age groups have been actively participating in the demonstrations, emphasizing not just women’s safety but the broader issue of security in educational and professional settings. In Dublin, California, demonstrators formed a human chain and displayed signs demanding justice, while in Stockholm, protesters dressed predominantly in black gathered to sing and display messages in Bengali.
The incident has rekindled debates over women’s safety in India, despite stricter laws enacted following the infamous 2012 gang rape in New Delhi. India’s Supreme Court has responded to the latest incident by establishing a hospital safety task force to enhance protections for medical workers, while India’s federal police continue their investigation without having filed charges yet.
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