RG Kar rape-murder: AIIMS-Delhi doctors to hold candle march on October 9

NEW DELHI: The Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of AIIMS Delhi has announced a candle march on October 9 to show their support for the resident doctors of West Bengal who are demanding justice for the victim of rape and murder at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
The march is set to begin at 6 pm from the JLN Auditorium in Delhi.
In a release, the RDA of AIIMS Delhi expressed their solidarity with their colleagues in West Bengal, stating, "The Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of AIIMS, New Delhi stands in unwavering solidarity with the resident doctors of West Bengal, who have courageously initiated a hunger strike demanding justice for Abhaya.We commend their brave decision to take such a drastic step to draw attention to the grave injustice surrounding this horrific incident. This action reflects the deep sense of helplessness felt by resident doctors in the face of inadequate measures to secure justice."
The RDA demanded prompt and effective legal action against the perpetrators of the crime, emphasizing that the medical community cannot remain silent in the face of such a heinous act committed against one of their own. They urged the authorities to address the demands of the protesting doctors without delay.
"RDA AIIMS remains steadfast in its support for our colleagues in West Bengal and will continue to work towards ensuring justice for Abhaya. We will be holding a silent candlelight protest march on October 9th, 2024, at 6 PM from the JLN Auditorium. as part of our ongoing demand for justice for the victim of the RG KAR incident," the release stated.
The protesting doctors at RG Kar Hospital had previously given the Bengal state government a 24-hour ultimatum to meet their demands, threatening to begin an indefinite hunger strike if their demands were not met.
The woman trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9.