The father of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks following the alleged gangrape of a medical student in Durgapur, calling it “offensive” and holding her responsible for the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. Expressing anger and disappointment, he said the Chief Minister’s statement amounted to blaming the victim instead of addressing the issue of women’s safety.

He said Banerjee should either issue a “fatwa” prohibiting girls from leaving their homes or resign from her post if she cannot ensure their security.

Speaking to reporters, RG Kar’s victim’s father said, “She has spoken very well. We’ll ask her to issue a fatwa tonight that no girl will be allowed to leave her home starting tom

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