Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Kolkata Protests Wane During Durga Puja After Doctor's Death
Last year, people in Kolkata protested the rape and murder of a doctor.
This year, during Durga Puja, protests are absent.
Many people are busy celebrating.
Those who organized last year's protests are frustrated due to a lack of public interest.
Police action against some doctors may have also played a role.
The public believes justice has not been served and are dissatisfied with the investigation.
Last year, protests occurred in Kolkata over the rape and murder of a doctor.
This year, during Durga Puja, protests were absent.
Protest organizers expressed frustration over waning public interest.
Police action against some doctors may have contributed to lack of protests.
Public dissatisfaction remains regarding justice in the case.
- Who
- Protest organizers, the public, doctors
- What
- Fading of protests concerning the rape and murder of a doctor
- When
- Durga Puja festivals, approximately one year apart
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- Declining public enthusiasm and perceived lack of justice
Victim's Supporters
Government /Authorities
Public Response
Victim's Supporters
Justice was denied and there is a loss of faith.
Government /Authorities
N/A
Police Action
Victim's Supporters
Frustration and possible reluctance to participate due to previous actions.
Government /Authorities
May be unrelated, but doctors were summoned.
- Event
- Decline in Kolkata protests
- Incident
- Rape and murder of a junior doctor
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Time Frame
- Durga Puja 2023 vs. Durga Puja 2024