Alia Bhatt condemns brutal rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata.
Alia Bhatt’s Instagram post begins with a stark reminder of the continuous violence against women in the country.
In a strongly worded response to the horrifying rape and murder of a female trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has taken to Instagram to express her outrage. The incident, which has shocked the nation, prompted the actress to share a series of posts condemning the brutal crime and highlighting the ongoing issue of women’s safety in India.
Alia’s Instagram post begins with a stark reminder of the continuous violence against women in the country. “Another brutal rape. Another day of realisation that women are not safe, anywhere,” she wrote, drawing a direct comparison to the Nirbhaya tragedy that shook India over a decade ago. Despite the nationwide outcry and subsequent legal reforms, Alia emphasised that little has changed in terms of women’s safety.
The actress supported her statement with alarming statistics from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2022 report. She pointed out that 30% of India’s doctors and 80% of the nursing staff are women, making them particularly vulnerable in an environment where violence against medical personnel is on the rise. She also highlighted the grim reality that since 2022, there has been a 4% increase in crimes against women, with over 20% of these involving rape and assault. Alia’s post further noted that nearly 90 rapes were reported daily in India in 2022, underscoring the pervasive nature of this violence.
In her message, Alia questioned how women are expected to continue their daily lives under the constant threat of such atrocities. She stressed that women disproportionately bear the burden of ensuring their own safety, often with no real recourse or hope for change.
The actress urged authorities to prioritise women’s safety, calling for the creation of safe spaces and increased protection measures. She criticized the societal structures that perpetuate such violence, stating that unless the root causes are addressed, nothing will change.
Alia’s powerful message concluded with a call to action: “Don’t tell women to change their path—change the terrain. Every woman deserves better.”
