Harbhajan Singh Urges West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for Swift Action on RG Kar Rape-Murder Case

New Delhi: Renowned former Indian cricketer and two-time World Cup winner Harbhajan Singh penned a heartfelt letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, conveying his profound sadness over the prolonged delay in delivering justice for the trainee doctor at the RG Kar who tragically fell victim to a brutal rape and murder on August 9. This horrific incident has sparked nationwide outrage, with citizens coming together to demand increased safety measures for women and swift justice for the innocent victim.

In the letter addressed to West Bengal CM Banerjee and Governor CV Ananda Bose, and the citizens of India, Harbhajan urged the authorities for ‘justice and introspection’. “This unspeakable act of violence, which shook the conscience of all of us, is not just a heinous crime against one individual but a grave assault on the dignity and safety of every woman in our society.

“It is a reflection of the deeply rooted issues within our society and a blatant reminder of the urgent need for systemic change and action by the authorities,” Harbhajan wrote in a two-page letter shared on his social media accounts. Since August 9, more than two weeks have passed and the whole country has not seen any ‘concrete action’.

With deep anguish over delay in justice to the Kolkata rape and murder victim, the incident which had shaken the conscience of all of us, I have penned a heartfelt plea to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal , Ms. @MamataOfficial Ji and Hon’ble @BengalGovernor urging them… pic.twitter.com/XU9SuYFhbY

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 18, 2024

“Their (doctors) protests are understood and I wholeheartedly support the medical community in their fight for their cause of justice,” he said. “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?” the Rajya Sabha MP asked.

Earlier, other Indian cricketers like Jasprit Bumrah, Sourav Ganguly, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammad Siraj, Shreyas Iyer and Washington Sundar also raised their voices for the same. “Don’t tell women to change their path, change the environment. Every woman deserves a safe environment,” the Indian pacer had written on his Instagram story on Independence Day.

However, neither Indian captain Rohit Sharma nor former skipper Virat Kohli has made any comment on the issue.