RG Kar case: Father of deceased doctor says Amit Shah called him for meeting

Father of deceased medic spoke to Amit Shah, meeting scheduled, details undisclosed, hopeful for justice in future.

The father of the deceased woman medic of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital said he has spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah who has called him for a meeting.

He, however, declined to divulge much about his talks with Mr. Shah and when and where the meeting would be held.

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"I have spoken to him (Amit Shah). He has called me (for a meeting). I cannot talk much about it, but the meeting will take place," the father of the deceased woman medic at the RG Kar Hospital told reporters on Wednesday (November 6, 2024).

The parents of the victim had earlier written to Mr. Shah on October 22 requesting for an appointment to guide and help them get justice.

State BJP leaders had said they would try to arrange a meeting between Shah and the couple during his visit to Kolkata on October 27, but it did not happen.

The parents had, however, said they were not upset about not getting an audience with Mr. Shah during his visit and expressed hope that they may get the opportunity to meet the Union home minister in future.