'Nothing much has changed' since 2012 Nirbhaya case: Alia Bhatt reacts to Kolkata doctor rape and murder case

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt commented on the brutal rape and murder in an Instagram post, saying: "This horrific incident has once again reminded us that women disproportionately bear the weight of ensuring their own safety."

She said the protests — as have many others who have shared their thoughts on social media platforms — brought back memories of a similar case that sparked widespread outrage in 2012 when a student was raped and killed by a gang of men on a moving bus in New Delhi.

"It's been over a decade," Bhatt said, "but still nothing much has changed."

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