‘Deliberate attack to injure my wife’: R G Kar victim’s father files complaint against Kolkata Police after rally

The letter, a copy of which is with The Indian Express, stated: “(She) was attacked by Kolkata Police personnel without any provocation when we were taking part in a peaceful protest march on August 9. We had started walking from Esplanade Dorina Crossing at 1.15 pm… When we reached the Kyd Street-Jawaharlal Nehru Road Crossing at around 2 pm, a group of policemen dragged my wife by holding her right hand — because of which the white conch shell bangle (shankha in Bengali) was broken. Then she was attacked… and a policeman hit her badly on her head and upper back with a baton.”

According to him, the attack was “deliberate” and “premeditated” with the motive “to cause serious injury… which could have even led to her death.” The letter added that she suffered head trauma, was admitted to hospital, underwent a CT scan, and is now recuperating at home.

On August 9, 2025, the first death anniversary of the victim of the rape and murder at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, the parents led a protest rally demanding justice. Police had deployed large forces, used tear gas, and carried out aerial surveillance with drones. When barricades were broken, police resorted to lathi charge. The parents allege that the attack happened during this time. The mother was rushed to a private hospital, kept under observation for 24 hours, and discharged on Sunday.