The Kolkata Police are under severe scrutiny as they try to explain the terrible rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The tragedy, which occurred 21 days ago, has resulted in significant protests and calls for justice from both the medical establishment and the general population. 

The event has sparked widespread attention, with junior doctors at RG Kar Hospital leading the fight for justice. Despite threats from the Chief Minister, the protesting doctors are adamant in their requests. "We are protesting against corruption in the state," said Dr. Debabrata Roy, a Raiganj doctor who has gained prominence on social media for stamping his prescriptions with justice-related slogans. "Nobody knows who killed the doctor. The way a young aspiring doctor was slain in an 'on-duty' situation, as well as the cruel torture she suffered, should be brought to justice as soon as possible." 

Many others have responded to Dr. Roy's silent protest, and similar demonstrations are taking place around the state. Meanwhile, the Kolkata Police are working hard to restore its credibility, which has suffered significantly due to the tragedy. Indira Mukherjee, Deputy Commissioner (Central) of the Kolkata Police, presented evidence at a news conference on Friday to address claims of evidence manipulation and crime scene mishandling.

Mukherjee added that the police had cordoned off the area where the doctor's body was discovered in the lecture hall of RG Kar Medical College and that no one was permitted to enter the guarded area. "Most of those present in the area were Kolkata Police personnel," Ms Mukherjee stated. "We identified the individuals in the photograph."

Despite these assurances, questions persist concerning the investigation's credibility. Recently, a viral video doing rounds on Social Media captured the Seminar room teeming with people following the body's retrieval, prompting questions about the number of individuals present and the potential for evidence contamination. Mukherjee attempted to clarify the issue, indicating that the police had cordoned off 40 feet of the room, leaving the remaining 11 feet occupied by a few persons. "The theory of evidence destruction is completely false," said Mukherjee.

However, the public and medical community remain sceptical, fuelled by a perceived lack of progress in the probe. "Twenty days have gone since that incident. However, the examination yielded no positive results, prompting Dr. Roy to voice his discontent. The continued protests, which have spilt onto the streets, reflect broader dissatisfaction with the state's handling of the issue, as well as a perceived lack of responsibility within the health department, which has been plagued by corruption charges under Sandip Ghosh's leadership. 

The Chief Minister's warnings to take action against the protesting doctors have only exacerbated the situation, as calls for justice grow louder. The scenario has also revealed a larger societal issue, as noted by Dr Roy, who emphasised the need for systemic improvements in addition to punitive actions. "Protests will not bring about change unless people mend their ways on their own," he stated, echoing a widely held belief. 

As the issue evolves, the Kolkata Police are under pressure to provide clear and complete explanations for their conduct. With the investigation still ongoing and the public's faith on the line, authorities must tread carefully to restore trust in the judicial system and guarantee that the victim receives the justice she deserves.