Parents of Late Dr Vandana Das live in memory of daughter, Seek Justice

Written by Sanchari Chattopadhyay Published On 2024-02-12T14:30:59+05:30 | Updated On 12 Feb 2024 2:31 PM IST

Parents of Late Dr Vandana Das live in memory of daughter, Seek Justice

Kochi: Months after the tragic death of Dr Vandana Das, her parents are diligently tending to the Tulsi plants that have emerged in the vicinity where she peacefully rests, adjacent to their residence in Muttuchira Nampichirakala while awaiting justice for their dead daughter.

Embracing the memory of their beloved daughter, they nurture the plants with care, diligently watering them and tending to weeds, symbolizing their enduring love for her. They have built a protective roof to shield the area from the elements, ensuring the sanctity of the growing memorial garden. Each day, a lamp is kindled beneath this shelter in the courtyard, showing the profound bond and everlasting connection they share with Dr Vandana Das, reports a Daily.

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Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that the case pertains to the brutal murder of Dr Vandana Das, a native of the Kaduthuruthy area of Kottayam district and the only child of her parents, who was a house surgeon at Azeezia Medical College Hospital and was working at the Kottarakkara taluk hospital as part of her training. Sandeep, who was brought there by the police for medical treatment during the early hours of April 10, went on a sudden attacking spree using a pair of surgical scissors kept in the room where his leg injury was being dressed.

He had initially attacked the police officers and a private person who had accompanied him to the hospital and then turned on the young doctor who could not escape to safety. She was stabbed several times and later succumbed to her injuries in a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram where she was rushed following the attack.

Recently, the Kerala High Court dismissed a plea seeking a transfer of probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the brutal killing of Dr Vandana Das. The court has also denied bail to the accused. As per a recent media report by Kerala Kaumudi, KG Mohandas, the father of the victim stated, "We will approach the division bench next week. There is hope in court. We live in her memories now."

MP for Thiruvananthapuram and famous writer Shashi Tharoor also expressed grief over the sudden demise of the doctor and stated, "A moving but emotionally searing visit to the parents of Vandana Das, the 25-year-old doctor murdered by a patient brought in by the police with inadequate safeguards. While recognizing that nothing would bring back their only child, I pledged that her death would not be in vain. I promised to pursue the issue by moving a private member’s bill in Parliament to protect medical personnel, which I have dubbed the Vandana Das Act."

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Source : with inputs

Sanchari Chattopadhyay

Sanchari Chattopadhyay has pursued her M.A in English and Culture Studies from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. She likes observing cultural specificities and exploring new places.