Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder: Victim’s Father Declines Compensation, Says ‘Will Hurt My Daughter’

New Delhi: The father of the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has refused to accept compensation, stating it would dishonor his deceased daughter. “I have turned down the compensation. It will hurt my daughter if I accept money as compensation for her death. I want justice,” he told reporters.

On Thursday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is investigating the case, met with the victim's family. 

While specific details of the meeting were not disclosed, the father reported that the CBI assured them the accused will be arrested soon.

The father expressed deep gratitude for the public’s support and noted, “It is not legally appropriate to disclose details of our conversation with the CBI. They have recorded our statements and taken them in writing. I thank everyone for the global protests and support. I consider those who stand with us as my own sons and daughters. The CBI has promised that the accused will face prompt arrest and severe punishment based on our testimony.”

The trainee doctor, who had been working a graveyard shift, was found raped and murdered in a seminar hall at the hospital. The post-mortem report indicated severe injuries, including blood oozing from her private parts, eyes, and mouth, suggesting brutal violence and genital torture.

On Wednesday, the victim’s father described her as a diligent student with aspirations to become a gold medalist in her post-graduate medical course, referencing a diary entry she had made.

The CBI Special Crime Branch has summoned five doctors and hospital staff for questioning. The case has sparked widespread outrage, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing it in his Independence Day speech, emphasizing the need to instill a strong deterrent against crimes committed against women.