2024-08-27 04:55 PM IST
The Nabanna Abhijan Rally in Kolkata, held to protest the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case, saw significant unrest as demonstrators clashed with the police. Protesters, expressing outrage over the tragic incident, broke through barricades, leading to a tense confrontation with law enforcement. To manage the escalating situation, Kolkata police deployed water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd. As the protests intensified, several individuals, including women, were detained by the authorities. In response to the disturbances, police conducted a flag march through the streets, deploying a substantial number of personnel to restore order and ensure public safety. The rally highlighted widespread public anger and the demand for justice for the Kolkata rape horror victim.