Family of RG Kar Hospital Victim Files Complaint Alleging Police Assault During Protest
Kolkata,August 12,2025 – The family of the junior doctor tragically murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last year has formally lodged a complaint with Kolkata Police,alleging assault by police personnel during a exhibition held on August 9th. The complaint seeks the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) regarding injuries sustained by the victim’s mother.
The protest marked the one-year anniversary of the young doctor’s death,a case that sparked nationwide outrage and demands for justice. Thousands, including citizens, BJP workers, and CPI(M) members, attempted to march to Nabanna, the state secretariat, when the alleged incident occurred.
According to the family, the victim’s mother suffered a head injury after being struck with batons near Park Street while police were preventing the march.She required hospitalization at a private facility. The father of the deceased doctor confirmed lodging the complaint via email, initially directed to Shakespeare Sarani police station before being redirected to New Market police station.
Police have acknowledged receipt of the complaint and state they are investigating. Joint Commissioner of Police (Headquarters), Meeraj Khalid, informed reporters that a thorough review of security footage – spanning three days and including surveillance drones and body-worn cameras – has so far yielded no evidence of the alleged assault. He appealed to media outlets for any supporting evidence.
However, the family alleges political pressure influenced the private hospital’s handling of the mother’s case, claiming she was discharged without formal admission.This claim has been refuted by the Trinamool Congress, and the hospital has yet to issue a statement.
This incident unfolds against a backdrop of ongoing legal battles and accusations of a cover-up. The Calcutta high Court recently admitted a fresh petition from the family requesting another examination into the case. A hearing is scheduled later this month.
the initial conviction in the case saw civic volunteer Sanjay Roy sentenced to life imprisonment in January, following a CBI investigation. Despite this, the victim’s family maintains that the true perpetrators remain shielded from justice.
Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma previously stated the injury to the victim’s mother was “regrettable” and pledged a full investigation, regardless of whether a formal complaint was filed. He reiterated the commitment to reviewing all available footage.
This case continues to be a focal point of public attention, highlighting concerns about justice, police conduct, and the safety of medical professionals in West Bengal. The family’s pursuit of justice underscores the deep pain and unresolved questions surrounding this tragic event.
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