Live Blog: RG Kar protest: Kolkata stages second night vigil seeking justice

Tollywood actresses Mimi Chakraborty, Tanushree Chakraborty join protesters in their night vigil

Protesters chase away actress Rituparna Sengupta with Go Back slogans in Shyambazar

Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta had to face the wrath of the protesters as she met with "go Back" slogans by protesters at Shyambazar 5 points where a sea of people have turned up to seek justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim.

She got back in the car hurriedly and drove back as local people shouted ‘Go Back’ slogan and also called her ‘thief’ from distance.

We shall overcome someday: Protesters chant as they demand justice for RG Kar victim

A group of attackers targeted protesters demanding justice for Kolkata rape and murder victim in Mathabhanga:Reports

'Azadi' chants were raised by protesters demanding justice for Kolkata Rape and Murder victim

Protersters raised 'Azadi' chants as people from different walks of life joined the demonstration demanding justice for RG Kar Medical College doctor who was raped and murdered in the state-run hospital last month. The incident triggered massive protests across the country. 

People in West Bengal are observing the second night of protests seeking justice for the female doctor.

Holding candles in their hands, protesters demand justice for victim in Academy of Fine Arts

Protesters demonstrate in Jadavpur 8B Bus Stand

Protesters demanding justice outside Kolkata's Jadavpur Police Station

RG Kar victim's family raises strong allegations against Kolkata Police

The family members of the victim, who joined the protest at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have raised serious charges against the Kolkata Police questioning why the body was cremated in such a hurry despite the sensitivity of the case.

They alleged that the parents were taken to Principal's room and were asked to sign a white paper without being given proper information.

The victim's father said, "We were informed so late about the incident. Our daughter's body was taken for cremation even without our knowledge. Why was the police in such hurry? The police have been lying since the very beginning. They did not even let me pay for my daughter's cremation."

People lighting candles at their homes in expressions of the solidarity with the protest demanding justice

The parents alleged that they were offered money. "DC North took me to a deserated lane outside my house and offered me money. I not only declined the money but gave her a befitting reply," the victim's father said.

During a press meet, Abhaya's aunt even alleged that she was pushed to a corner. The family has urged the media to bring out more information and proof in the case that might be helful in the investigation.

People throng in huge numbers to protest at Kolkata iconic Shyambazar 5 Points

We thank people for coming out in huge numbers to support our protest: Junior doctors

The junior doctors, who have organised this second night vigil across Kolkata, have thanked people for coming out in huge numbers to express solidarity in seeking justice for RG Kar victim. The protesters promised to continue thier fight until justice is delivered.

RG Kar victim's family members join protests

The family members of RG Kar rape-murder victim have joined the protest. They have raised strong allegations against the Kolkata Police claiming that they were not allowed to see the victim's corpse. They even said the parents were made to face massive harassment and were separated from the rest of the family.  

Justice will be delivered no matter how long it takes, protesting citizen says amid SC's cancellation of hearing

Amid SCupreme Court's caneclleation of hearing in RG Kar case, a protester told a local news channel: "Justice will be delivered no matter how long it takes. We will not stop our fight. We will ensure that we are delivered with justice."

Protesters light candle outside Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata

Protesters are seen standing outside the Academy of Fine Arts with candles in their hands.

Kolkata observes night vigil

In solidarity with protesting doctors, citizens have turned up in huge numbers across the city demanding justice a day ahead of the scheduled Supreme Court hearing which now stands cancelled. 

Night vigil at College Square in Kolkata