An emergency meeting of representatives from various societies of the state has been called by West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose.
The primary agenda of the meeting is to apprise them of the action taken in the rape and murder of the trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.
“HG’s (Honourable governor) swift action on the letter from Shri Harbhajan Singh expressing his anguish over the tragic incident which took place in RG Kar Medical College. HG has called an emergency meeting of a cross-section of the Bengal society to apprise them of the action taken in the matter and to take stock of their opinion in this regard,” the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata posted on X.
“HG will be addressing Shri Harbhajan Singh on the action taken and proposed to be taken. HG expressed his solidarity with the civil society all over India who have expressed their deep concern over the ghastly incident and the apparent inaction of the government in the matter.”
In a heartfelt plea, addressed to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and CV Ananda Bose over the incident, Harbhajan Singh had expressed deep anguish over the delay in justice.
“The incident has shaken the conscience of all of us. The safety and dignity of women are non-negotiable. The perpetrators must face the full weight of the law and the punishment must be exemplary. Only then can we begin to restore faith in our system and ensure that such a tragedy never occurs again and we create a society where every woman feels safe and protected. I feel the time for action is now,” he wrote.
He also pointed out that incidents of crimes against women are reported from different parts of the country and have become “regular columns” on newspapers and TV programmes.
Harbhajan Singh said governments must implement comprehensive measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
“This includes strengthening security protocols within hospitals, providing adequate support to victims of violence, and creating a safer working environment for all healthcare professionals,” he said.
The cricketer-turned politician also supported the protesting doctors who have been on strike, demanding a safe working environment.
“The medical community is already working in challenging conditions. With such incidents, how can we expect them to perform their duties with dedication when their own safety is so gravely compromised?” he wrote.
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