Kolkata doctor's rape case: Parents remember daughter who was murdered in India hospital
Parents of the doctor, who was raped and murdered, talk about their caring and affectionate daughter.
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The Drape and Murder of a Trainee Doctor in India
The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's Kolkata city has sparked massive outrage in the country.
BBC Hindi spoke to the doctor's parents who remember their daughter as a clever, young woman who wanted to lead a good life and take care of her family.
A hospital volunteer worker has been arrested in connection with the crime.
At the weekend, doctors across hospitals in India observed a nation-wide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) The family say they feel hollowed out by their loss.
“At the age of 62, all my dreams have been shattered," her father told the BBC.
They say they can't believe something "so barbaric" could happen to their daughter at her workplace.
Violence against women in India remains a pressing issue, as recent events highlight the ongoing challenges and demand for justice.
An average of 90 rapes were reported daily in 2022, according to government data.
A recent case involving the murder of a doctor has sparked outrage and brought back memories of the infamous 2012 Delhi gang-rape incident.
The Raped and Murdered Doctor in India
The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's Kolkata city has sparked massive outrage in the country.
A hospital volunteer worker has been arrested in connection with the crime.
Doctors across hospitals in India observed a nation-wide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) The family say they feel hollowed out by their loss.
“At the age of 62, all my dreams have been shattered," her father told the BBC.
They say they can't believe something "so barbaric" could happen to their daughter.
An average of 90 rapes were reported daily in 2022, according to government data.
