Kolkata: The alleged rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Carr Medical College has triggered nationwide outrage, triggering massive protests and violent clashes in Kolkata on Wednesday. What began as a demonstration demanding justice quickly spiraled out of control as hundreds of angry protesters broke barricades and stormed the hospital The women’s groups initially led peaceful protests, which included a candlelight vigil and torch marches throughout the city.
Tensions rose, however, when a large crowd gathered outside the hospital chanting slogans and demanding action. As the crowd thickened, some protesters, armed with wooden planks, bricks and stones, forcibly broke through the barriers of the hospital. They destroyed the hospital, destroyed property and intimidated staff. The violence quickly escalated, targeting hospital buildings and college hostels. Police were also pushed aside as they struggled to control the crowd.
Doctors and students stranded inside the hospital began sending frantic messages sharing their fears and the violence around them desperately pleading for help The viral messages in WhatsApp groups revealed fear among students. “I am a student of RG Car College and we are on the attack. Some of the girls are stuck inside the hotel, while others are outside. We need help,” one student wrote.
In another disturbing message, it was stated that the lights in the hostel had been switched off, increasing the danger to those trapped inside, including female students Several doctors also sent SOS messages, with one saying, “Please save our lives. We fear we can’t get in alive.” As the situation spiraled out of control, the police resorted to batons and fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. Even these decisions
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