Overview

• The mother of a junior doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata has requested a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek justice for her daughter.
• The crime, which occurred on August 9, 2024, sparked national outrage and raised concerns about the safety of women in workplaces across India.
• The parents claim they have not yet received their daughter's death certificate and criticize the lack of progress in delivering justice.
• Sanjay Roy, a Kolkata Police civic volunteer, was convicted of the crime and sentenced to life imprisonment in January 2025, but both the CBI and state government have appealed for a death penalty.
• The Calcutta High Court recently rejected the state government's appeal for capital punishment while admitting the CBI's similar plea for review.