First Reaction: What Vice President Dhankhar Said About Kolkata Rape And Murder Case?

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar described the Kolkata rape and murder case as "painful" incident and called for a deterrent ecosystem to punish the perpetrators.

Written by: Joy Pillai
Updated: August 30, 2024, 4:33 PM IST

New Delhi: The heinous crime that occurred in Kolkata on August 9 has shocked the nation, sparking outrage among citizens who are demanding justice for the 31-year-old trainee doctor brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. In response to the strong reaction from President Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has also spoken out on the incident. In his first remarks, VP Dhankhar described the alleged crime as a “painful” incident and called for a strong deterrent system to punish the perpetrators of such crimes. Echoing the President’s earlier statement, he emphasized her sentiment—”Enough is enough.” Notably, President Murmu’s straightforward article titled “Women’s Safety: Enough is Enough” expressed her views on the Kolkata rape and murder case.

The vice president was addressing students at Delhi University’s Bharti College during an event.

Kolkata Rape And Murder Case: What VP Said?

“It is unfortunate to see the kind of fear girls and women have in their minds because of such incidents. President Murmu is a tribal woman herself. She has seen the ground reality. She rightly expressed in a media note that enough is enough for crime against women,” VP Dhankhar said.

Kolkata Rape And Murder Case: Nirbhaya Case Reference

He brought up the 2012 Delhi gang rape incident, highlighting the desperate need for a strong legal system that ensures the culprits are punished adequately, instilling fear in potential offenders. He condemned those trying to trivialize such a heinous crime, expressing surprise and concern at such mindsets.

Dhankhar rightfully called out the rise of ideas that are against the unity of the nation, underscoring these as a major setback to India’s forward march. He further advised the young minds to fortify the nation’s interests before any political or ideological disparities.

Kolkata Rape And Murder: Three Calls That Shattered World Of The Doctor’s Parents

The distressed parents of the tragically raped and murdered girl shared with the court that they received the initial call at 10:53 in the morning. Based on the Kolkata Police’s timeline, this call was made by the Assistant Superintendent of the local hospital. Interestingly, the police report only speaks of one lone call and conveniently omits the content of this conversation. However, mute evidence is provided by three separate audio files, suggesting there were indeed three distinct calls, with the last gut-wrenching one revealing the death of their child to the heartbroken parents.

  • The Father: Hello, what has happened there, please tell me
  • Caller: Condition of your daughter is very bad, please come ASAP
  • Father: Please tell us what has happened
  • Caller: Doctor will tell you, come fast.
  • Father: Who are you?
  • Caller: I’m assistant super at the hospital, not doctor
  • Father: Is there any doctors there?
  • Caller: I’m the assistant super. We have rushed your daughter to Emergency ward. Come here and contact us.
  • Mother: What happened to her, she was on duty
  • Caller: You come fast, as soon as possible.

Kolkata Rape And Murder: The Second Call

In the second call, a male voice can be heard talking to the parents of the victim. During the call, the parents already left for the hospital.

  • Caller: I’m speaking from RG Kar hospital.
  • Mother: Yes, please say
  • Caller: You are coming, right?
  • Mother: Yes, How is she now?
  • Caller: You come, we will talk, come to chest department HOD
  • Victim’s mother: Okay, Okay.

Kolkata Rape And Murder: The Third Call

Tragically, the parents of the young death victim only heard about their daughter’s unbearable decision to take her own life in the third phone call. This aspect has stirred up legal disputes, with court justices wondering why the parents were misled with incorrect information to begin with. Interestingly, it was the Deputy Director who relayed this heartbreaking news, the same person who had made the first call.

  • Father: Hello
  • Caller: This is the Assistant Super.
  • Father: Yes
  • Caller: The matter is that your daughter has probably died by suicide. She is dead, police are here, we are all here, please come as soon as possible.
  • Father: We are coming, right away
  • Mother (scream can be heard in the background): My daughter is no more.

(with PI inputs)

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