Cuttack : In a powerful and poignant display, a candlelight march was held on August 16 at 6:30 PM to stand in solidarity with the victim of the horrific RG Kar rape and murder case. This tragic incident, which has shocked the nation, involved the brutal sexual assault and murder of a young doctor in a Kolkata hospital, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice across the country.
Participants, including concerned citizens, healthcare professionals, and community leaders, joined the march in large numbers. The procession began at Friends Colony from the premises of Shanti memorial Hospital and proceeded through the central streets of Cuttack, as participants held candles and signs calling for justice and reform.
The march aims not only to remember the victim but also to raise awareness about the urgent need for societal change to prevent such atrocities in the future. The event seeks to bring attention to the pervasive issue of violence against women and to demand stronger protections and more rigorous enforcement of laws to ensure that such crimes are not repeated.
This candlelight march is a call to action for every member of society to reflect on the underlying issues that contribute to such horrific crimes and to stand united in the fight against violence. The organiser, Shanti Memorial Hospital, hopes that this march will inspire other institutions to follow suit, taking a visible and vocal stand against violence and injustice.
