Mother of RG Kar victim says police assaulted her during Kolkata protest

Tensions flared in Kolkata on Friday after the mother of the RG Kar victim alleged that police personnel manhandled her during a protest in the city. She claimed that in the scuffle, her bangles broke and she sustained a head injury.

The protest was part of an ongoing movement demanding justice in the RG Kar case, with supporters gathering in large numbers. Eyewitnesses said that police attempted to disperse the crowd, leading to a confrontation between officers and demonstrators.

The victim’s mother alleged that despite peacefully raising her demands, she was pushed and roughed up by officers. “They broke my bangles, they hit my head. I only want justice for my daughter,” she said.

The police have not issued an official response to her allegations, but senior officials stated that the situation turned chaotic when protesters blocked a major road. They added that force was used only to restore order.

The incident has triggered sharp criticism from several rights groups, who called for an independent probe into the handling of the protest. Political leaders have also expressed concern, with some accusing the police of trying to intimidate those seeking justice.

Protests in the RG Kar case have been continuing for weeks, with the family of the victim insisting on a thorough investigation and punishment for those responsible.