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Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: BJP accuses Mamata of ‘waging war’ against people of Bengal

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: The Supreme Court will resume its hearing on the RG Kar case on September 17
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee holds an administrative review meeting at Nabanna, in Howrah on Monday.
Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee holds an administrative review meeting at Nabanna, in Howrah on Monday.

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: The Supreme Court adjourned their hearing on matters related to the RG Kar case today and will resume hearing the case on September 17. The CBI will also file a fresh report on the investigation to the court on the same date. The bench consisting of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra had initially taken suo moto cognisance of the case on August 22....Read More

During today's hearing, the Supreme Court pointed out various discrepancies such as the absence of a post mortem report challan, the filing of the FIR 14 hours late and differences in timelines of general diary entries by both sides.

The court also asked that all photographs of the victim be taken off social media in order to respect her dignity and privacy.

Latest Developments

- The West Bengal government under Mamata Banerjee's leadership, has faced flak for ‘mishandling’ the case, with opposition parties and activists calling for the chief minister to resign.

-Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee denied allegations of attempts to buy the silence of the victim's family by bribing them. Terming such claims as “slander” she claimed that she offered the victim's family to do ‘something’ in their daughter's memory if they wanted.

-Banerjee also claimed that Kolkata police commissioner Vineet Goyal offered to resign after protests, but the government wanted an officer well aware of potential law and order issues ahead of Durga Puja festivities.

-On the unrelenting protests across the state, Banerjee alleged “conspiracy” by the Centre and some Left parties. She also accused few TV channels of disseminating provocative news for gaining TRP's.

The TMC welcomed the apex court direction to the protesting doctors to return to work by 5 pm tomorrow. The party claimed that more than 7 lakh out-patients have been denied care since the protests began.

-Meanwhile, the BJP asked Banerjee to stop making accusations and step down from her position instead. The party also claimed that hearing in the SC exposed her “dirty face”.

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Sep 9, 2024 10:59 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: TMC says government is preparing comprehensive report on safety measures for doctors

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The ruling Trinamool Congress said that the state chief secretary has addressed the demands of protesting junior doctors. These demands include the installation of CCTV cameras, deployment of additional women security personnel and provision of additional toilets and restrooms.

The party in a post on X said a comprehensive report is being prepared and the government is sanctioning funds for these measures.

Sep 9, 2024 10:09 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Kolkata top cop asked police to register cases on protesters agitating ‘without taking permission’, alleges Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal Leader of Opposition alleged that Kolkata police Commissioner Vineet Goyal has instructed the police to register cases against protesters agitating “without taking permission”.

“Mamata Banerjee have you forgotten for how many days you had blocked Highway and disrupted traffic? Yes you have, otherwise you would have allowed democratic protests and political programs of the Opposition. As the Leader of the Opposition, for the last 3 years I had to approach the Hon'ble Courts for permission to hold political and apolitical events, because you and your subservient Police Force keep on denying permission”, Adhikari posted on X.

Sep 9, 2024 9:24 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CBI says it continues to face roadblocks to conclude probe

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: A month after the horrific rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said it continues to face roadblocks to conclude the probe and connect all the dots that led to the brutal crime. A senior CBI official said that the agency was unable to conduct the probe smoothly due to a lack of evidence in the case. Read more

Sep 9, 2024 8:52 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: TMC leader Jawahar Sircar questions lack of action against vandalism in medical college

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Former MP and TMC leader Jawahar Sircar questioned Kolkata police on lack of action against those indulged in vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

"I can't understand why there was no prosecution regarding the vandalism. Why doesn't the police arrest the vandals?... Early action is what matters, once faith is lost it becomes very difficult. People remember and they do not forget. This is a highly political state and the women's movement must lead to something positive. Women in Bengal are the most protected and empowered women. Why even after being empowered they are on the roads?", ANI quoted Sircar as saying.

Sep 9, 2024 8:32 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Durga Puja organisers express hope of continuing festivities

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Most Durga Puja organisers on Monday expressed hope that Durga Puja festivities will continue simultaneously alongside agitations demanding justice for the deceased doctor.

Santosh Mitra Square Puja committee, known for its large-scale celebrations, told PTI that while the festival will proceed as usual, they will also advocate for justice for the murdered postgraduate trainee doctor.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had urged the organisers to prepare for the festival despite the tragic incident. "A month has passed (after the shocking RG Kar incident). Now, please prepare for the festival which is 30 days away", Banerjee said during an administrative meeting at state secretariat Nabanna on Monday.

Sep 9, 2024 7:54 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP says Mamata Banerjee has been ‘exposed’ in Supreme Court

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Calling for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation, BJP said that her "dirty face" was "exposed" in the Supreme Court during a hearing on the case.

The BJP also called for dismissal of Kolkata police commissioner Vineet Goyal. At the press conference, spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia asked why just 27 minutes of CCTV footage of the hospital was handed over to the CBI by Kolkata Police and demanded that Banerjee tender her resignation as chief minister immediately to ensure an impartial probe into the case and justice for the victim's family.

Sep 9, 2024 7:20 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Delhi's Maulana Azad Medical College organises camps named ‘Bleed for Abhaya’

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Doctors from Delhi's Maulana Azad Medical College organised a blood donation camp named ‘Bleed for Abhaya’, to express solidarity with the ongoing protests demanding justice following the rape and death of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

“We, as medical staff, cannot continue the strike for too long, as it will ultimately affect patient care which we cannot afford in the long run. This blood donation drive is our way of continuing the fight for justice for fellow doctors and showing support to the protesters,” Vice President of the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) at MAMC, Dr. Tushar Sharma told PTI.

Sep 9, 2024 6:46 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Mamata Banerjee denies allegations of ‘non-cooperation’ to CISF

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the state government is complying with all requirements of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

"We are fulfilling all the requirements of CISF... This is all a conspiracy hatched by the central government and some leftist parties. They are involved in this conspiracy... We are not stopping you for anything," she said.

The Supreme Court (SC) directed the West Bengal government to ensure accommodation of CISF personnel deployed at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

The Centre had moved the SC alleging non-cooperation by the state government to CISF personnel stationed at the premises on the orders of the top court.

Sep 9, 2024 6:26 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: TMC claims 7 lakh outpatients have been denied care amid doctor's protest

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Trinamool Congress claimed that 7 lakh outpatients and 70,000 indoor patients have been affected due to doctors protest that has rocked the state for a month.

Cheif Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the health secretary to present a report on the issue.

Sep 9, 2024 6:06 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Left organisations march to police headquarters

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Members of the CPI(M) and other student groups marched to city police headquarters at Lalbazar to condemn the state government for allegedly shielding the actual perpetrators of crime.

“The CM wants us to forget the horrific murder. She is not concerned about whether the culprits are arrested and punished. She only hopes people will forget the issue, the mass protests will fizzle out, and people will shift to a celebratory mood, overlooking their safety and security concerns”, CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty told PTI.

Sep 9, 2024 5:44 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal chief secretary holds meeting on security measures for hospitals

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal chief secretary held a review meeting on enhancing security measures for hospitals across the state. He said the directions of the Supreme Court will be followed.

"So far as lighting of campuses and CCTVs are concerned those things will be provided immediately. The department has already been closed for this purpose for the health department. They are in the process of planning and in some of the places the work will start very soon. They will be consulting all their stakeholder also to have their suggestions and guidance as to in what way or where exactly appropriate locations would be to provide these facilities. Besides that, the basic infrastructure facilities that are required, in terms of washrooms will also be provided and that will also be started immediately", he said. (ANI)

Sep 9, 2024 5:22 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: TMC terms CBI probe an attempt to stall the case

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Posting on X, the TMC questioned the lack of progress in investigation by the CBI.

“It took @CBIHeadquarters 27 DAYS, 648 HOURS, 100 STATEMENTS & 12 POLYGRAPH TESTS to arrive at the same conclusion that @KolkataPolice had established within 24 hours of the crime. NO fresh insights, NO groundbreaking revelations, just an exercise in STALLING a case that could’ve been swiftly resolved”, the post read.

Sep 9, 2024 5:05 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Mamata accuses few channels of running ‘provocative news’ for TRP's

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that few TV channels are running "provocative news" for TRP's and to stoke unrest in the state.

Emphasising the need to adapt best practices from other states, she urged the chief secretary to form a task force and a selection committee to deal with the issue.

Sep 9, 2024 4:53 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: TMC welcomes Supreme Court's direction asking protesting doctors to resume duties

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The ruling Trinamool Congress welcomed the Supreme Court's direction asking the protesting junior doctors to resume their duties by 5 pm tomorrow.

“We express our gratitude to #SupremeCourt for stepping in & directing doctors, who have been abstaining from their duties over the R G Kar tragedy, to return to work by 5 PM tomorrow. The ultimate duty of a doctor is to save lives, and this commitment cannot be compromised. We humbly urge them to abide by their sacred oath to care for those in need”, the party posted on X.

Sep 9, 2024 4:29 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP says Mamata Banerjee has no right to remain CM

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP leader Shehzad Poonawala said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should resign instead of making accusations.

"She is saying that all this is a conspiracy. Today, the Supreme Court said that there has been a delay of 14 hours in filing the FIR, is SC part of the conspiracy? She has no right to hold the post", Poonawala told ANI.

Sep 9, 2024 4:05 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP workers protest outside DCP office in Kolkata

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers protested outside Deputy Commissioner of Police office, North Division in Kolkata.

The party has been demanding the removal of Kolkata police Commissioner Vineet Goyal for alleged lapses after the rape and murder of a female doctor on August 9.

Sep 9, 2024 3:35 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Congress leader says confrontation between West Bengal government and Governor is at its ‘peak’

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should inform herself about the situation in Bengal from time to time. “As per the rules, the Governor of the state has the right to talk to the State Government, especially the Chief Minister, from time to time”, he said.

He also alleged that there is no regular process of consultation between the chief minister and Governor. "This happens according to the rules but in Bengal, there is no such rule, no such process because the confrontation between the State and the Governor is at its peak. The State feels that the Governor is its enemy and the Governor feels that the state violates his authority, this is where all the problems lie", he added.

Sep 9, 2024 2:56 PM IST

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Sep 9, 2024 2:44 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Mamata terms allegations of attempts to bribe victim's family as ‘slander’

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said allegations that the government tried to buy the silence of the victim's family by bribing them as “slander”.

"I have never offered money to deceased doctor's family, this is nothing but "slander". I told deceased doctor's parents that if they wanted to do something in their daughter's memory, our govt with them. Conspiracy by Centre, some Left parties also involved", Banerjee said.

Sep 9, 2024 2:42 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Suvendu Adhikari alleges that TMC councillor's beat-up protesters

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari posted names of several TMC councillor's on X and accused them of beating up protesters on Sunday night in Naihati, North 24 Parganas district.

"The TMC is on the back foot and such actions are exposing their desperation to destabilize the People's Movement", his post read.

Sep 9, 2024 2:28 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Mamata alleges ‘conspiracy’ by Centre and Left parties

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Speaking on the unrelenting protests across Kolkata, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged “conspiracy” by the Central government and some Left parties.

"Some people taking advantage of turmoil in neighbouring country, they have forgotten that India, Bangladesh are separate nations", Banerjee said.

Sep 9, 2024 2:14 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Mamata Banerjee says Kolkata top cop offered to resign

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal Mamata Banerjee said that Kolkata police commissioner Vineet Goyal offered to resign from his position after protests, but the state government needed an officer who is well aware of the state's law and order situation ahead of Durga Puja festivities.

Sep 9, 2024 2:07 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Mamata Banerjee alleges conspiracy by Centre and Left parties

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the calls for her resignation are a conspiracy by the Centre and the Left parties to destabilise her government.

Her claims come amidst growing discontent with the way in which the Bengal government has handled the case of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata.

Sep 9, 2024 1:52 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Top court questioned West Bengal government on inability to protect medical staff

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: One of the key issues the court touched upon in it's hearing was the Bengal government's inability to protect its medical staff from violence.

At the same time, the court also rapped the doctors' representatives for shirking their duty in favour of protests.

Sep 9, 2024 1:33 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Supreme Court to have next hearing on September 17

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Supreme Court will resume their hearing on the RG Kar case on September 17.

They ordered all doctors' to return to work by 5 pm tomorrow. While the CJI promised no adverse action or punitive transfers would take place, he also added that if doctors' did not return to work, it was up to the state's discretion to punish them.

Sep 9, 2024 1:12 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Court orders police to ensure safety measures are strictly implemented

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Supreme Court directed the police to ensure that necessary conditions are created for ensuring the safety of all doctors (including provisions for separate duty rooms; toilet facilities ; installation of CCTV cameras, so that they can resume work.

Sep 9, 2024 1:01 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Supreme Court raps doctors' counsel for lack of decorum

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Supreme Court has rapped the doctors' counsel for lack of decorum. CJI D Y Chandrachud asked the representatives of the protesting doctors' to not talk together at once and speak in a high pitch on matters that had already been addressed by the judges.

Sep 9, 2024 12:50 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Apex court directs CISF to not let anyone without an I-card enter RG Kar emergency ward

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Supreme Court has directed the CISF to ensure all necessary safety measures are taken and not to allow anyone to enter into emergency ward without valid I-Cards in RG Kar hospital.

Sep 9, 2024 12:43 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CJI asks doctors to resume work or disciplinary action may be taken

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CJI D Y Chandrachud has asked doctors to resume work with assurances of safety. The judge also said that if they do not return to work the government is right to take disciplinary action.

The counsel said doctors are not comfortable joining because doctors' are being threatened and bullied.

Sep 9, 2024 12:30 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Post mortem report challan missing

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The solicitor general pointed out that the challan issued after a post-mortem report was not provided by the West Bengal government.

The advocates also raised questions on the vaginal swabs which had to be preserved at 4 degrees celsius, which was not followed.

Sep 9, 2024 12:25 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Bench orders photos of the victim be taken off social media

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The bench has ordered that photographs of the victim be taken off of social media, to protect the dignity and respect of the victim.

Sep 9, 2024 12:13 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: What CJI told Bengal govt lawyer on ‘discrepancies’

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: “The CBI is alive to discrepancies pointed out by you,” Chief Justice DY Chandrachud says to Kapil Sibal on mismatch in submissions by the agency and state government.

Sep 9, 2024 11:59 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Solicitor general presents medical report

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The solicitor general has presented a medical report in court that states, the victim's death was homicidal, with evidence of forceful penetration and sexual abuse.

The CBI will be sending it to AIIMS for retesting.

Sep 9, 2024 11:57 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Counsel questions government on GD entries and post mortem report

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Senior counsel questioned the government on how the FIR was filed at 11:45 at night and there was no time given for when the post mortem report was done.

“Between 2:30 noon- 11:30 night, there were only 10 GD entries....is it manufactured?” he said.

He also said, “Videograph- conducted by whom? was it reiteratable or not re-iterable? it has to be mention, all the 3 female doctors are part of the north Bengal lobby.”

Sep 9, 2024 11:49 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Solicitor general says female CISF personnel not given adequate accommodation

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Solicitor general told the court that female CISF personnel not given adequate accommodation.

“There are three lady companies of the CISF which are not provided adequate accommodation, take 1.5 hours to travel,” he said.

Advocate Sibal most of the CISF troops are staying at hospital, rest are away.

Sep 9, 2024 11:46 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Top court seeks fresh report from CBI

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The apex court has asked the CBI to present a fresh report.

The CJI said, “Status report has been filed by CBI, it appears that investigation is in progress, we direct the CBI to file fresh status report on so and so...we will take it upon tuesday, lets see what happens now and...CBI is doing it, we don't want to guide CBI on its investigation.”

Sep 9, 2024 11:41 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Solicitor general asks court to look into ‘who’ is taking samples from crime scene

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The solicitor general raised questions about the samples from the crime scene being examined by CFSL in Kolkata.

The solicitor general said, “When the girl was found at 9:30 , she was in a semi nude condition, jeans and undergarment removed, there were injury marks on her body. They have taken samples, sent to CSFL.”

He added. “The CBI has taken a decision to send the samples to the AIIMS and other CFSLs....who took the samples become relevant.”

Sep 9, 2024 11:35 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CBI and Bengal government differ on general diary entry timing

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The CBI and Bengal government differed on the timing of the general diary entry, with advocate Sibal claiming it was made at 2:55 p.m and the solicitor general arguing it was recorded at 11:30 p.m the previous night.

Sibal also added that the search and seizure took place between 8:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m, he adds.

Sep 9, 2024 11:31 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Solicitor general claims 27 mins of CCTV footage given in 4 clips

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The solicitor general told the court that CCTV footage was handed over to the CBI by the Kolkata police, in 4 clippings of only 27 minutes.

Advocate Sibal stated that due to a technical glitch, they were stored in half but were given in full.

Sep 9, 2024 11:29 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Inquest has been videographed, lawyer tells court

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The judicial magistrate arrived at 4:10 pm and he conducted the inquest from 4:20-4:40. Advocate Sibal stated that the entirety of this process is videographed as well.

Sep 9, 2024 11:18 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Death certificate given at 1:47 pm, ruled unnatural death at 2:55 pm

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Advocate Kapil Sibal clarified to the Supreme Court that the death certificate of the victim was issued at 1:47 pm, while her death was registered as unnatural at the police station at 2: 55 pm.

The CJI had asked for clarification on the two timelines.

Sep 9, 2024 11:03 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal advocate Kapil Sibal presents status report, claims 23 dead due to doctors' strike

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Senior advocate Kapil Sibal representing the West Bengal government presented a status report in a sealed envelope to the Supreme Court.

The report by the state health department claims that 23 people have died due to doctors not working.

Sep 9, 2024 10:59 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Supreme Court hearing begins

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Supreme Court has begun its hearing on a case related to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital.

Sep 9, 2024 10:39 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Joint Platform of Doctors demands apology from TMC's Abhishek Banerjee for false remark

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Joint Platform of Doctors has issued a statement demanding an apology from TMC's Abhishek Banerjee for “incendiary and untrue statements” he made.

The TMC MP had alleged that protests had hindered a young boy in a road accident from getting help, leading to his death.

Sep 9, 2024 10:14 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Victim's mother calls all protesting medics ‘her children’

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The mother of the victim of the rape and murder case at RG Kar hospital, called all the doctors protesting for justice ‘her children’.

Students, nurses and doctors from all across the country have taken to the streets to protest against the horrendous crime and demand justice.

In south Kolkata alone, around 4,000 former students of over 40 schools, a large number of them women, walked a distance of 2 km in protest

Sep 9, 2024 9:56 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Rickshaw pullers in Kolkata protest to condemn RG Kar case

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: In a series of protests which erupted on the night of September 8, rickshaw pullers of Kolkata held their own protest, marching against the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital.

Several other protests also took place , marking one month since the crime.

Sep 9, 2024 9:36 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: CBI held up by lack of evidence

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The CBI is reportedly held up by lack of evidence in their investigation into the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital, Kolkata.

They have currently arrested civic volunteer Sanjay Roy as the prime suspect in the case

Sep 9, 2024 9:07 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Junior doctors burn effigy of Sanjay Roy and Sandip Ghosh in protest

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Junior doctors staged a protest at Nanur Chak area of West Medinipur and burned effigies of Sanjay Roy and Sandip Ghosh, who have been accused in cases related to RG Kar hospital.

Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, is the prime suspect of the CBI for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar medical college, has also been implicated by the CBI, in connection with financial irregularities at the institution.

Sep 9, 2024 9:00 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: “A fight of the entire womankind,” says Arjuna awardee Mantu Ghosh at Siliguri protest

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Arjuna awardee Mantu Ghosh attended a candle light march in Siliguri on September 8 to mark one month since the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata.

Speaking to news agency ANI, she said, “We are lighting candles and taking an oath. This is a fight of the entire womankind. People of West Bengal are demanding justice for her.”

Sep 9, 2024 8:47 AM IST

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: What has the Supreme Court said about the RG Kar case?

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Supreme Court has listed it's next hearing related to the RG Kar rape-murder of a trainee doctor for today.

The Supreme Court which took suo moto cognisance of the case previously took the following steps

- In the last hearing the Supreme Court had formed a National Task Force to look into the issues surrounding safety faced by doctors, especially women.

- The top court asked the CISF to tighten security measures in hospitals.

- The court also asked the CBI as well as the West Bengal state government to provide reports on the investigation of mob violence and vandalism which took place on August 15 during a protest at RG Kar hospital.

- The CBI was also asked to present its findings in the investigation into the rape and murder of the trainee doctor and to ensure justice as promptly as possible

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