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In Photos: Protests continue in Kolkata over the rape-murder of 31-year-old doctor

Updated On: 26 August, 2024 03:50 PM IST | Divya Nair

More than two weeks after the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor, the protests in Kolkata continued even on Monday, with scores of residents hitting the streets, demanding justice for the victim and her family. (Pics/APF and PTI)        

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Persons with disabilities hold a protest rally in solidarity with the trainee doctor of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in Kolkata, on Monday. Pic/PTI
Persons with disabilities hold a protest rally in solidarity with the trainee doctor of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in Kolkata, on Monday. Pic/PTI
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In some instances, the police have used force against protestors. However, the Supreme Court has warned the state against curbing peaceful agitations 

In some instances, the police have used force against protestors. However, the Supreme Court has warned the state against curbing peaceful agitations 

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The postgraduate trainee was found raped and murdered in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The incident led to several questions over the safety of women at workplace, even in metro cities such as Kolkata

The postgraduate trainee was found raped and murdered in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The incident led to several questions over the safety of women at workplace, even in metro cities such as Kolkata

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 The case is being investigated by CBI. One person has been arrested by Kolkata Police before the case was transferred to the central agency. However, the victim's colleagues have alleged several cover-ups by local police and have cited fears over tampering of evidence

 The case is being investigated by CBI. One person has been arrested by Kolkata Police before the case was transferred to the central agency. However, the victim's colleagues have alleged several cover-ups by local police and have cited fears over tampering of evidence

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Women across the strata of the society, cutting across professions and age groups, have been participating in the protests  

Women across the strata of the society, cutting across professions and age groups, have been participating in the protests  

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The Kolkata rape-murder case has triggered several protests across the country. In the West Bengal capital, doctors, football fans, lawyers, artistes and common citizens have hit the streets in large numbers since August 9 after the incident sent a shockwave in the country  

The Kolkata rape-murder case has triggered several protests across the country. In the West Bengal capital, doctors, football fans, lawyers, artistes and common citizens have hit the streets in large numbers since August 9 after the incident sent a shockwave in the country  

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