PRESIDENT MURMU REACHES OUT TO FAMILY OF R.G. KAR VICTIM, GIVING THEM HOPE

KOLKATA, India – August 17, 2025:In a rare move, President Droupadi Murmu contacted the parents of the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder victim. She acknowledged their yearlong struggle to get justice. This message from the President’s office could be a game-changer in this well-known case. It means the highest office in the country is paying attention, raising hopes that the stalled investigation and court case will get moving again.

A Year of Grief and Standing Up

This awful thing happened on August 9, 2024. A 31-year-old female doctor was found raped and murdered in a hostel room at the hospital in Kolkata. This crime was shocking to the whole country. People protested and started asking questions about how safe doctors and medical staff are in public hospitals.

The victim’s parents have been working hard to get justice. They’ve been to New Delhi many times over the past year, trying to meet with top government people, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Until now, no one had answered their requests for a meeting. The family’s determination, which has been reported in the news a lot, has been a big part of their fight. People feel for them, and the media has kept the case in the news.

The President’s Message

Things changed when the family sent an SOS email to the President’s office. They got an email back from the president’s office, saying that someone would contact them soon.

This message isn’t just a nice thing to do; it’s a big deal. The President’s office doesn’t control criminal investigations. But this action makes the case a top national priority. It sends a strong message of support to the victim’s family.

This contact comes after the Supreme Court of India spoke up about the case last year. The court took notice of the case on its own, which showed how bad the crime was and how important it was to the public. The Supreme Court’s involvement put the case in the spotlight, but progress has been slow.

Dealing with a Difficult System

The family’s fight in court has been tough. The victim’s father has said he’s not happy with how the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is handling the investigation. He says it’s moving too slowly and hasn’t looked into all the possibilities.

The family has had other problems too. On the one-year anniversary of their daughter’s death, the victim’s parents held a protest march in Kolkata. The victim’s mother says she was hit by female police officers during a lathi charge. She has filed a complaint against the police, but they say it didn’t happen.

This new problem shows how hard it is for victims and their families in big cases in India. They’re not just fighting the criminals but also a system that can be slow and unfair.

The Big Picture of Medical Professional Safety

The R.G. Kar case isn’t the only one. It shows that there’s a long-standing problem with the safety of medical professionals in India. Doctors, especially in government hospitals, often face threats, attacks, and violence from patients’ families.

This has caused many protests and strikes by medical groups across the country. In 2023, there were many cases of doctors being attacked while working. But the R.G. Kar case was especially scary because of the crime itself and because it happened inside the hospital.

The president’s action gives a chance to fix these problems. It puts a focus on the victim’s case and on making sure institutions are responsible. The case has become a symbol of the need for better security, quick justice, and accountability.

The President’s Position in a Democracy

In India, the president is the head of state, but the prime minister and the Council of Ministers have the real power. But the President is also supposed to protect the Constitution and the law.

By contacting the family, President Murmu is using her influence. Her action sends a message to all government and law enforcement people. It says that the president is paying attention and that the case must be handled very carefully.

This is important because of the court battles and claims of problems with the system. It could put pressure on the CBI to speed up its investigation. It could also affect the police investigation into the alleged attack on the victim’s mother.

What Happens Next and the Fight for Justice

The message from the president’s office has given the victim’s family new hope. They feel like they’ve been heard by the highest person in the country. The appointment of a personal aide is a real step, promising a way to address their issues.

Everyone will be watching to see if this action leads to real results. People will be paying attention to whether the CBI can come up with a good report and whether the police will be held responsible for their actions.

The R.G. Kar case has already made a difference, starting a national conversation about court delays and the safety of medical professionals. The president’s letter makes sure that this conversation continues. It shows that the victim’s family will not be fighting alone.

Reported by: Herohind News Desk