Thousands March on India’s Independence Day to Demand Justice for Kolkata Doctor

The 31-year-old medical worker’s rape and murder has led some to ask: “Are we really free?”

GettyImages-2166211174
MUMBAI, INDIA - 2024/08/14: Protester holds a placard during the demonstration. Protests erupted across the country in different cities to seek justice for a woman trainee doctor who was raped and murdered on duty at RG Kar medical college in Kolkata. (Photo by Ashish Vaishnav/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

The Juggernaut

.

August 15, 2024

.

1 min

Thousands walked in the early hours of Thursday to demand justice for a Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder as well as a consequent cover-up. 

The Reclaim the Night march brought together thousands in Kolkata. Other cities, including Mumbai, also participated.

Join today to read the full story.

or

Already a subscriber? Log in