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Kolkata Doctor Rape and Murder Case: Protesters Clash with Cops; Supreme Court Criticizes Bengal Government Introduction The recent murder and rape of a young female physician situated in Kolkata has sent shockwaves throughout India. Consequently, numerous protests have commenced, as this attack has indeed stimulated a variety of questions in the minds of the residents regarding the security of women and girls in the nation of India. This heinous crime has been felt as deep as the core of the city and has created a significant uproar. A significant event has occurred; the Supreme Court has spoken out. There has been criticism of the West Bengal government, which was disciplined for what they did when presiding over the specific facts of the rape and murder. The murder and rape brings into focus yet again the real problems that are associated with living in India for women. The Incident: A Heinous Crime A brilliant medical professional with a bright future ahead, the victim met a ghastly end after she was violated and bludgeoned to death in her own home. The specifics of the crime are grisly; she was brutalized prior to being killed. The whole country is in mourning with many scratching their heads at how on earth this brutality was allowed to occur within the boundaries of a metropolitan city like Kolkata, that sports having one of the best-for-women reputations across all of India.The crime scene was reportedly atrocious; the signs of a struggle were more than apparent, which has led to ire from the public. Comparisons to earlier incidents of violence in the country are being made, with some likening this scene to the 2012 Delhi gang rape. This case, though, is strikingly appalling in that the victim was a member of the healthcare field, someone who was on the frontlines during a global pandemic and worked tirelessly to help others. Public Outrage: Protests Erupt Across Kolkata Followed by the incident, extraordinary protests have broken out in Kolkata. Undoubtedly, the public’s demands are calling for the safeguard of the rape victim. These protests have been characterized by a widespread sense of anger and frustration – not only at the crime itself, but also at what is perceived as gross inaction on part of the state and its agencies. This public frustration has culminated in multiple confrontations between demonstrators and police, which have turned into tense stand-offs and a creeping sense of unrest that is gradually coming to define Kolkata today. These protesters have variously accused the police of failing the victim, and have demanded that stringent action is taken against those who are responsible. These latest skirmishes are just the latest examples of a growing mistrust between the public and the police, with the weight of public opinion suggesting that the State continues to fail women. Reports also suggest that women’s right groups, student unions, and civil society organizations have begun to support and pressurize the public demands to seek wider systemic change to the way in which the State tackles sexual violence, and more particularly as it pertains to the specific incident in Kolkata. The scale of the protests has already proven to be enough of a challenge for the local State government, which has been heavily criticized for failing to act with the firmness commensurate with the public atmosphere at present. A Critical Observation from the Supreme Court: A Stern Reminder to NCT The Supreme Court in India has been rather harsh on the Kolkata rape and murder incident. They have criticized the NCT government in Delhi for their perceived shortcomings in the prevention of the crime, but moreover in the way they dealt with the fallout of the incident. The mood in the community is one of disillusionment and a complete lack of confidence about the NCT’s ability to adequately protect their own people. At a time when public confidence in the NCT’s ability to manage security is at an all-time low, the Supreme Court openly criticized manner of the draw and the efficacy of the police authorities. The Court pointed out the need for a response that is immediate, greater than the need to bring the offenders to justice and more about a governance and policing change in the city. The importance of the criticism is not be understated, it signals the very real concern at the highest level of the judiciary for the safety of women in India. The Court took time to point out that particularly of the incident in Kolkata, systems that are in place need urgent reform; and that the city government needs to do more than just react once crimes have occurred, but to act on preventative measures. The Role of Law Enforcement: A Critical Failure Yet again the role of law enforcers is under a scanner following the horrific case of a doctor from Kolkata. This case has raised questions about the police force and whether they are doing their role of protecting people and law and order. The way police handled the case has come to highlight how slow and unprofessional law enforcers are. From slow response to lose of evidence and proofs, everything was reported against Kolkata police. It is a fact that the failures in this case are not an exception but are recurrent in the system. It is evident because of insufficient training and lack of empathy with the victims that the police force fails in India. The Supreme Court’s remarks for the Bengali Government extend to the police department, as police are insensitive and unprofessional when dealing with violence and rape cases. This Delhi case is bringing back the debate of police reforms in India. Many experts are demanding a new system of police reforms to have better trained police that are equipped and have an emphasis on accountability, instead of bureaucracy or apathy against protecting women from crimes. The Role of Law Enforcement: A Critical Failure Yet again the role of law enforcers is under a scanner following the horrific case of