Suryakumar Yadav Shares Forthright Instagram Story Amid Nationwide Protest Over Kolkata Rape Case

The entire country is in shock after the news of Kolkata rape and murder case surfaced. The crime monstrous crime that was committed at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has left the entire country in a state of shock. There is a sense of rage within the country and the protestors are demanding nothing less than a death penalty for the prime accused. The Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal was also called off due to the state of law and order in Kolkata.

Suryakumar Yadav's Hard-Hitting Instagram Story

India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has taken to Instagram, and shared a strong message for the people of the country. Amid the outrage and nationwide protests, SKY is the second active cricketer to speak out on the terrifying crime after Jasprit Bumrah. Mumbai Indians and Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah had shared Alia Bhatt's Instagram post whose last slide read, 'every woman deserves better'.

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The first line of SKY's Instagram post reads ‘Protect your daughter’ which has been struck off and is replaced by  ‘Educate your son’. Surya's post is an indication that just like other citizens of the country, the ace India batter is infuriated with what happened in Kolkata.

Law And Order Have Completely Collapsed: Kalyan Chaubey

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey also reached the site a while later and met the angry fans of the three clubs. "It is very shameful. Law and order have completely collapsed in West Bengal. A football match could not happen... and look at police deployment, it looks like a riot is going on," Chaubey, also a BJP leader, told PTI-Video.

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"We want justice for the sister who was gang-raped and murdered. Together, we Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and Mohammedan fans have assembled here peacefully. Why so many policemen have been deployed here? Why the match had to be cancelled? Don't we have the right to demand justice for the victim," asked Bittu Senapati, a Mohun Bagan supporter.

Police said prohibitory orders under section 163 of the BNSS were imposed in the area from 4 pm till midnight to prevent any disruption of peace.

(With inputs from PTI)