Police Tried To Bribe
The parents of the Kolkata doctor who was brutally raped and murdered last month have alleged that the police tried to bribe them initially to suppress the case. The incident took place while the doctor was on night shift and has led to massive protests across the state, demanding swift action.
The parents of the 31-year-old joined the protest at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where their daughter’s body was found on August 9, and accused the police of allegedly trying to close the case without a thorough investigation.
“The police, from the very beginning, tried to hush up the case. We were not allowed to see the body and had to wait at the police station while the body was taken for post-mortem examinations,” the father said while addressing the protesters.
Parents Of Kolkata Doctor Claim Police Tried To Bribe Them After Daughter’s Murder
Kolkata: The parents of the Kolkata doctor who was brutally raped and murdered last month have alleged that the police tried to bribe them initially to suppress the case. The incident took place while the doctor was on night shift and has led to massive protests across the state, demanding swift action.
The parents of the 31-year-old joined the protest at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where their daughter’s body was found on August 9, and accused the police of allegedly trying to close the case without a thorough investigation.
“The police, from the very beginning, tried to hush up the case. We were not allowed to see the body and had to wait at the police station while the body was taken for post-mortem examinations,” the father said while addressing the protesters.
“Later, when the body was handed over to us, a senior police official offered us money, which we immediately declined,” he added.
The parents said that are joining the protest to support the junior doctors fighting for justice for their daughter.
Kolkata Police has come under strong criticism from the Opposition as well as citizens for its handling of the sensitive case. Questions have been raised on how the accused Sanjoy Roy had unfettered access to every corner of the state-run hospital at all times of the day. Some reports have also said he would illegally arrange hospital beds and other facilities for patients in exchange for money.
Slogans targeting cops and reminding them that they have daughters at home too have been doing the rounds on social media and finding a place on placards carried by protesters during street marches.
Amid outrage, the Calcutta High Court ordered that the case be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). On Monday, the CBI arrested the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, Dr Sandip Ghosh, in connection with alleged financial misconduct at the establishment.
The West Bengal Assembly this week also passed an anti-rape bill seeking capital punishment for rape convicts if their actions result in the victim’s death or leave her in a vegetative state.
In a shocking and tragic case, the parents of a Kolkata-based doctor who was brutally murdered have come forward with allegations against the police. They claim that police officers attempted to bribe them in an effort to cover up their daughter’s murder.
The doctor, a young woman in her 30s, was found dead under suspicious circumstances, which initially appeared to be a homicide. As the investigation progressed, the parents began to express their dissatisfaction with the police handling of the case. They have stated that instead of pursuing justice, certain members of the police force allegedly offered them money to stay silent about the case and prevent further investigation.
This accusation has sparked outrage and concern among the public and human rights activists, who are demanding a transparent investigation into both the murder and the alleged police misconduct. The case raises serious questions about the integrity of law enforcement and the potential misuse of power to suppress the truth in a case as sensitive as murder.
The victim’s family is seeking justice, urging for a deeper probe into the circumstances surrounding their daughter’s death and the actions of the police officers involved. This case continues to unfold, with growing calls for accountability and fairness in the investigation.
