Former India cricketer Sourav Ganguly is reportedly set to join the ongoing protests by medical professionals demanding justice for a postgraduate trainee doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a case that has sparked widespread outrage.

As per the Times of India report, Sourav Ganguly will join the protests with his wife, Dona Ganguly to emphasize the gravity of the situation, which has drawn national attention.

The alleged crime at RG Kar Medical College has sparked widespread public concern and debate regarding women's safety in Kolkata and beyond.

Ganguly's participation in the protests follows his previous controversial remarks about the city's security situation. The former Indian cricket team captain faced criticism for portraying the brutal crime as a "one-off" incident, prompting him to release a clarification.

Ganguly had said the state of West Bengal or the country as a whole cannot be judged based on an “isolated incident”. In reaction to the criticism, Ganguly made a statement expressing his sincere sympathy about the tragic situation.

"I don’t know how what I said last Sunday was construed or interpreted. I have said earlier as well that [the crime] is a terrible thing. Now the CBI [and the] police are investigating the matter. It’s very shameful what has happened," he stated.

Ganguly also demanded heavy punishment for the perpetrator, expressing optimism that the probe would lead to justice.

"I hope that the CBI, who are investigating the matter, once they find the culprit, give strict punishment. The punishment should be such that no one dares to commit such a crime again in their life. That is important. Punishment has to be severe," he added.

(Times of India inputs)