The highest office of India, Rashtrapati Bhavan, steps into the deeply troubling RG Kar case today, following urgent and heartfelt pleas from parents seeking justice and answers. This significant intervention comes amidst growing concerns and widespread public outcry surrounding the medical institution, where families report distressing situations and alleged serious issues. The parents, facing what they describe as immense hardship and unanswered questions, have directly appealed to the President, forcing a high-level review of the ongoing crisis. This move signals a critical turning point for the affected families and puts immense pressure on authorities to quickly address the problems at RG Kar. The entire nation watches as Rashtrapati Bhavan takes direct action to bring relief and resolution to this urgent matter.
Understanding the Situation at RG Kar Hospital
A tragic event unfolded at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, 2024, when a 31-year-old female post-graduate trainee doctor was found raped and murdered inside the hospital’s seminar hall. This shocking incident sparked widespread public anger and demands for justice. Initial reports suggested that the hospital management tried to present the death as a suicide. the victim’s parents stated they were made to wait for several hours before being allowed to see their daughter’s body. The case quickly gained attention across the state. The Kolkata Police began the initial investigation. But, due to public outcry and calls for a more thorough probe, the Calcutta High Court decided to transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). In January 2025, a civic volunteer named Sanjay Roy was found guilty in the case and was sentenced to life imprisonment. Despite this conviction, the victim’s family has continued to express deep dissatisfaction, believing that a larger conspiracy might be involved and that the CBI’s investigation might be overlooking other culprits.
Parents’ Efforts to Get Justice
Since the day of the tragedy, the parents of the deceased doctor have been unwavering in their quest for complete justice for their daughter. Their efforts have included repeated appeals to various high-ranking officials in the government. They tried several times to get an audience with the President, the Prime Minister. the Union Home Minister. their requests did not lead to immediate meetings. To mark one year since the horrific incident, the parents organized a protest march on August 9, 2025. Their aim was to reach Nabanna, the state government’s headquarters, to highlight their unresolved grievances and demand answers. This march, But, faced significant challenges. During the protest, the victim’s mother claimed that she was assaulted by police personnel, resulting in injuries. Visuals from the scene showed clashes between protesters and the police, who used batons to disperse the crowd. The parents were later taken to a private hospital for medical attention. The police, But, denied using force on the parents and stated that allegations would be investigated. The father of the victim later sent a letter to the Kolkata Police Commissioner, stating that the assault on his wife was planned.
The President’s Office Responds
In their persistent struggle, the victim’s parents had sent urgent emails, known as SOS messages, to Rashtrapati Bhavan, hoping for intervention from the highest office. Their pleas did not go unheard. Recently, Rashtrapati Bhavan sent an email response to the parents. This communication is a significant step, as it directs the family to work with a personal aide to the President to present their concerns. The President’s office has expressed its support and solidarity with the grieving family in their long fight for justice. This response has brought a renewed sense of hope to the parents. The victim’s father shared his relief, stating that the President’s assurance that her aide would stay in touch and look into their problems gives them hope. He believes that such high-level cooperation will greatly assist them in their ongoing battle for justice. The mother also expressed her relief after receiving the President’s email.
Wider Issues and Public Concerns
The RG Kar case has brought to light a range of deeper issues within the medical community and state administration. The rape and murder of the doctor led to widespread protests, not just from the public but also from doctors across the state. Junior doctors, in particular, organized strikes and demonstrations, demanding better safety measures in hospitals and improved infrastructure for patient care. These protests sometimes affected patient services, prompting the state health secretary to appeal to doctors to resume duties, assuring them of a proper investigation into the incident. Beyond the immediate crime, the case has also opened a “Pandora’s box” of complaints about corruption and intimidation in various medical colleges across West Bengal. Investigations have begun into alleged financial irregularities, notably involving the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, who was arrested. Accusations against him include financial fraud, taking commissions on tenders, accepting money for hostel admissions and staff selections. even alleged involvement in organ trading of unidentified bodies and medicine scams. Further concerns about safety and mental health in medical institutions arose after another MBBS student from RG Kar Medical College was found dead in February 2025. This incident, currently being investigated as an unnatural death, added to the growing anxieties among students and parents about the conditions within these colleges. Also, reports emerged of blood-stained surgical gloves found in sealed boxes at RG Kar Hospital, leading to an inquiry by the state health department. These ongoing issues highlight a systemic problem and a need for broader reforms within the medical education and healthcare system in the state.
Continued Fight for Full Justice
Despite the conviction of Sanjay Roy and the ongoing CBI investigation into financial irregularities, the victim’s parents continue to feel that complete justice has not yet been served. They believe that deeper truths about the crime and possible wider involvement are still to be uncovered. Their meeting with the CBI director on August 7, 2025, left them disheartened after they questioned lapses in the investigation and were met with the suggestion that the CBI could withdraw the case. The recent communication from Rashtrapati Bhavan signifies a potential new path for the parents to voice their concerns at the highest level of government. It reflects the ongoing nature of their struggle and the widespread public and political attention that the RG Kar case continues to receive. The family remains hopeful that with this high-level intervention, their pleas for a thorough and transparent investigation into all aspects of their daughter’s death will finally yield the answers and complete justice they have been fighting for. The case remains a focal point for discussions on safety, accountability. the state of medical education and healthcare administration. 
