Sourav Ganguly demands harshest punishment for the Kolkata rape case perpetrators

The brutal rape case from Kolkata has shaken the nation to its core. People from all over the country have taken to the streets, protesting and demanding justice for the victim. The sheer brutality revealed in the details of the heinous crime at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata has shocked the public. With many notable figures adding their voices to the call for justice, former cricketer Sourav Ganguly has asked for severe punishment for the perpetrators. The case is now being investigated by the CBI, who have informed that they are currently looking at 30 suspects.

"It's a terrible incident" - Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly registers his take on the brutal Kolkata rape case

Former Indian skipper and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly previously landed in controversy after his remarks, terming the case as a “one-off incident,” went viral on the internet. However, the Bengal-born cricketer has now clarified his stance, calling for the strictest punishment for the culprits. Ganguly also expressed that his earlier remarks were taken out of context but emphasized that the brutal case is a terrible incident.

"I said that last Sunday, I don't know how it was constructed or interpreted. I have said it earlier also, it's a terrible thing. Now the CBI, police are investigating the matter. It's very shameful what has happened. I hope that the CBI, who are investigating the matter, once they find the culprit, strict punishment should be given. The punishment should be such that no one dares to commit such a crime again in their life. That is important. Punishment has to be severe," Sourav Ganguly said in his latest statement.

Previously, ace Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah also posted about the incident, calling for a safer environment for women. The World Cup-winning bowler took to his Instagram to share a hard-hitting message in reference to the Kolkata rape case: "Don’t tell women to change their path – change the terrain. Every woman deserves better," Bumrah shared on his Instagram.

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The nation is witnessing an uproar over the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital. In the aftermath of the heinous crime, which occurred in the early hours in the seminar hall of the hospital, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a nationwide strike of doctors. Reports claim that the trainee doctor was in the midst of a 36-hour shift when she fell victim to the crime. The IMA is now calling for reforms in the working conditions and hours of resident doctors while ensuring their safety.