Thousands of Indians participated in a candlelight march in Kolkata, demanding justice for a murdered doctor. The march, attended by over 100,000 people, was a peaceful protest to “reclaim the night” and seek justice for the victim, nicknamed “Abhaya” (fearless).
The protesters, including doctors on strike, formed a human chain, lit candles, and waved Indian flags. They chanted “We Want Justice” and sang softly, creating a powerful and emotional atmosphere.
The victim’s father spoke at the rally, expressing his family’s “broken hearts” and criticizing the government’s handling of the investigation. He dismissed a new state law aimed at punishing rapists as a “populist sham.”
The protests were largely peaceful, but some scuffles broke out between protesters and supporters of the ruling party. India’s Supreme Court has ordered a national task force to examine how to improve security for healthcare workers, calling the killing “horrific” and saying it had “shocked the conscience of the nation.”
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