Kolkata rape-murder case: Congress leader says West Bengal govt seeks to aid accused

The Calcutta High Court has mandated a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the brutal rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor. The victim's body was discovered with severe injuries inside a seminar hall at the state-run RG Kar Medical College Hospital last Friday.

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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Mamata Banerjee (ANI)

New Delhi: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticized the West Bengal government on Tuesday for its handling of the disturbing Kolkata rape and murder case. Chowdhury condemned the state administration’s response, asserting, “It is condemnable. The state government should take action but remains in a dilemma. The law and order situation is worsening. The state government is not capable and seems intent on helping the accused,” as reported by ANI.

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CBI to probe doctor's rape-murder case

The Calcutta High Court has mandated a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the brutal rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor. The victim's body was discovered with severe injuries inside a seminar hall at the state-run RG Kar Medical College Hospital last Friday. Following the discovery, the police arrested a civic volunteer named Sanjay Roy in connection with the crime.

Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam, leading a division bench, directed the CBI probe after reviewing the case diary and noting that the police had made no significant progress over the past five days. The court also remarked that Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the medical college, should have been questioned earlier. Dr. Ghosh resigned on Monday, taking moral responsibility for the incident.

BJP demands resignations and arrests

In response to the high court's ruling, West Bengal's opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Adhikari stated, “We want the resignation of the Health Minister and Chief Minister. We want Kolkata CP Vineet Goyal, personal physician of CM - Dr. SP Das, and Dr. Sandip Ghosh (former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital) to be arrested. They are the main architects of this genocide. This is a brutal murder and gang rape,” according to ANI.