Kolkata, September 2 — A continuous protest demanding justice for the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata was held from Sunday afternoon to early Monday morning, drawing widespread participation from the Tollywood film industry and the doctor's grieving family. 

The demonstration began at College Square around 3 p.m. on Sunday, with protesters marching in a procession to Dharmatala. The protest, led by prominent Tollywood artists including Swastika Mukhopadhyay, Sohini Sarkar, Debalena Dutta, and Bidipta Chakraborty, saw hundreds of participants, including students, demanding the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The protest lasted through the night until 4 a.m., reflecting the intense outrage and call for justice.

During the protest at Dharmatala, Swastika Mukhopadhyay voiced strong criticism of the state government, stating, "The business of fear has now become the biggest business in our state and country." She emphasized the need for collective action against injustice, saying, "Nobody is talking about himself here. Everyone is speaking for someone else. Be it rape, murder, or ragging—the business of fear is big business in the country."

Mukhopadhyay also expressed her frustration over the handling of the investigation, initially conducted by Kolkata's Lalbazar police but now transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). She remarked, "We are being told, what is the protest! We have caught the culprit. But we will not believe. There is no one to blame here." Her comments highlighted the deep mistrust in the authorities' ability to deliver justice.

The actress further accused the state of protecting those involved in the murder, questioning why the criminals had not been apprehended even 23 days after the incident, despite other swift actions being taken by the government in different matters.

As the protest concluded early Monday morning, Mukhopadhyay shared a message on Facebook, saying, "I am returning home. Those of you who sleep today will wake up tomorrow. The fight must continue. Until judgment comes."

The protest at Dharmatala marks a significant moment in the ongoing demand for justice for the doctor, with calls for accountability and swift action from the state government continuing to grow louder.