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Crime
West Bengal Medical Colleges Observe 2‑Minute Silence on RG Kar Rape‑Murder Anniversary
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 09 Aug 2026, 10:28 AM
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West Bengal’s medical institutions marked the second anniversary of the infamous RG Kar rape‑murder case with a 2‑minute silence today.
On Tuesday, medical colleges and hospitals across West Bengal observed a 2‑minute silence to commemorate the second anniversary of the brutal rape‑murder of a young woman by RG Kar. The pause was led by faculty and students, who gathered in lecture halls and wards to pay tribute to the victim and to reflect on the broader issue of sexual violence.
The case, which shocked the state in 2022, involved the abduction, rape and murder of a 20‑year‑old student. RG Kar, a former student of a local medical college, was arrested and later convicted, but the incident remains a stark reminder of the vulnerability of women in academic settings.
The silence was observed in a coordinated effort by the West Bengal Medical Council, with representatives from major teaching hospitals and private clinics participating. Some institutions also displayed posters and banners urging stricter safety protocols for students.
Officials said the observance aimed to raise awareness about campus safety and to honor the memory of the victim, while calling for stronger legal and institutional safeguards against sexual crimes.
The case, which shocked the state in 2022, involved the abduction, rape and murder of a 20‑year‑old student. RG Kar, a former student of a local medical college, was arrested and later convicted, but the incident remains a stark reminder of the vulnerability of women in academic settings.
The silence was observed in a coordinated effort by the West Bengal Medical Council, with representatives from major teaching hospitals and private clinics participating. Some institutions also displayed posters and banners urging stricter safety protocols for students.
Officials said the observance aimed to raise awareness about campus safety and to honor the memory of the victim, while calling for stronger legal and institutional safeguards against sexual crimes.