Trinamool Congress MP and Bengali actor Rachana Banerjee has issued an apology for revealing the identity of a rape victim in a social media video. The incident, which involved a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, occurred on August 9, and Banerjee’s post has led to significant backlash.
Banerjee posted a video condemning the assault, but the victim’s name appeared at the end of the video, sparking outrage. Advocate Shayan Sachin Basu filed a complaint with the Kolkata High Court, demanding immediate legal action against Banerjee for her “reckless” disclosure. The complaint highlighted that naming the victim exacerbated her trauma and jeopardized her safety and dignity.
In response to the controversy, Banerjee admitted her error and apologized publicly. She explained that her emotional state led to the unintended disclosure of the victim’s name. “It was a significant mistake,” Banerjee stated. “I should have referred to her as ‘Tilottama,’ as others are doing. My words were driven by emotion, and I did not intend any harm.”
Banerjee has since deleted the video. The Kolkata Police have also summoned BJP leader and former MP Locket Chatterjee, along with prominent doctors Dr. Kunal Sarkar and Dr. Subarna Goswami, for similar offenses. Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita prohibits revealing the identity of rape victims and stipulates penalties of up to two years in prison or fines.
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