West Bengal’s Sonagachi area, one of Asia’s largest red-light areas, is again in the headlines. A sex worker from Sonagachi has appealed for justice for the recent brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor on duty at Kolkata’s RGK hospital.
The Sonagachi sex worker’s statement touched hearts and garnered praise from all on social media. In the clip, she said, “If you have so much lust for a woman, come to us. Please don’t ruin women’s lives. Don’t destroy their lives by resorting to rape.” Her statements have gone viral, making her an online sensation. Social media users called her a hero and urged ‘rapists’ to learn basic humanity from her.
She said, “Sonagachi is a huge red-light area where a lot of women work for 20-50 rupees. Come here if you feel the need. But please do not target women who are just trying to earn a livelihood. Now the time has come to change this mindset.”
For the last 10 days, doctors have been protesting in this matter and demanding justice. The Supreme Court formed a 10-member national task force to suggest measures to prevent violence against health workers and ensure their safety at the workplace. The court said that unrestricted access to healthcare institutions has made doctors, nurses, and paramedics vulnerable to violence, even if they work round the clock.
This video has gone viral on social media and after watching the video, users shared various types of reactions and this sex worker of Sonagachi was highly appreciated. The tragic incident highlights the urgent need for better protection of healthcare workers and a shift in societal attitudes towards women’s safety and dignity.
A user writes, ‘I got goosebumps after seeing her ..what a bold statement she is giving by being a woman.’
Another user writes, ‘It needs to have a lot and a lot of courage to give such a statement publicly. A lot of respect for this lady,’
Another user writes, ‘She just won the hearts. Such a nice thought you have sister.’
