Kolkata rape-murder: From Hrithik Roshan, Kriti Sanon to Samantha, celebs demand justice
Hrithik Roshan, Kriti Sanon, Samantha and others have joined the public in demanding justice for the 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered in Kolkata. There have been massive protests across the country demanding strict laws for the safety of women.
Alia Bhatt, Ayushmann Khurrana, actors Hrithik Roshan, Samantha, Kriti Sanon, Sara Ali Khan and others demanded justice for the 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital. There have been massive protests across the country demanding justice and strict laws for crimes against women.
Hrithik Roshan shared a long post on Instagram, stressing the importance of women’s safety. He wrote that he stands with the victim’s family “in demanding justice for their daughter” and with the doctors who were attacked last night.
“Yes, we need to evolve into a society where we all feel equally safe. But that will take decades. Hopefully it will happen by sensitising and empowering our sons and daughters. The next generations will be better. We will get there. Eventually. But what in the meantime? Right now justice must put a stop to such atrocities. And the only way to do that is with punishment that is harsh enough to deter such criminals. That’s what we need. Maybe? I stand with the victim’s family in demanding justice for their daughter and I stand with all the doctors who were attacked last night (sic)”, Hrithik wrote.
Here is his post:
South Indian actress Samantha has also posted about women’s safety. Check out:
Kriti Sanon reacted to the incident with a “heavy heart and a soul full of anger”. She also said: “I don’t feel like wishing today (I didn’t feel like wishing fans today (on Independence Day)).”
Sara Ali Khan reacted to the incident by demanding justice for women.
On August 9 (Friday), a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor was found dead at the government RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. A civic volunteer was arrested on August 10. On Tuesday, August 13, the Calcutta High Court handed over the case to the CBI.
On the night of Wednesday, August 14, thousands of people from all walks of life, including students, professionals and housewives, took to the streets of Kolkata in a powerful demonstration. Carrying flaming torches and placards, they marched in unison to demand accountability and an end to violence against women. Similar protests were also held in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other major cities, showing solidarity across the country.