Thousands of people from all sections of society took part in a torch rally from Highland Park in the southern fringes of the city on Friday, demanding justice for the trainee woman doctor who was raped and murdered in state-run RG Kar hospital last month.

Many people who joined in the relay march expressed that it was a solidarity protest to convey to the doctors that they were not alone in the fight.

Kolkata: A day before ending the 42-day-long strike seeking Justice for Abhaya, the doctors have called for a historic Relay Torch March across the West Bengal capital, which will be joined by people from all walks of life.