The rape and homicide of a trainee physician in Kolkata reignites debates over sexual violence in opposition to girls.
The rape and homicide of a trainee physician at a hospital has led to widespread outrage throughout India, reigniting debates over sexual violence in opposition to girls.
The 31-year-old was attacked this month whereas resting after ending a 36-hour shift in a state-run hospital in West Bengal.
Protests calling for justice and security have gone on for days. And now political rivalries are additionally taking part in a task within the unrest.
The scenario is highlighting instances of gender-based violence, punishment and ladies’s welfare.
With India’s prime court docket now concerned, will new measures be sufficient to finish the outrage?
And might underlying social points be adequately addressed by laws?
Presenter:
James Bays
Visitors:
Ranjana Kumari – director for the Centre for Social Analysis
Jhuma Sen – advocate on the Kolkata Excessive Courtroom
Amrita Dutta – nationwide editor at Scroll.in
