On the Nabanno Abhiyaan, called by the 'Paschimbanga Chhatro Samaj', on Aug 27, Additional Commissioner of Police Kolkata, Supratim Sarkar says "They had announced through social media and the press that they will be undertaking a program called Nabanno Abhiyaan on 27th August, but they did not seek permission, which is a mandatory requirement as far as the High Court directives. We have received two emails from two different organizations, the email that we have received from Paschimbanga Chhatro Samaj is an intimation. It's not a formal permission letter. They have just intimated that we are going to do that program and in this mail also, they have not revealed the details that are required to be shared with the police for peaceful conducting of the program. Hence, their application has been rejected."

6:49 PM

Kolkata rape-murder: Former principal Sandip Ghosh faces polygraph test

Former principal of RG Kar Medical college and hospital faced the lie detection test today. He is under probe for alleged corruption at the medical college, and is being questioned in relation to the rape and murder of the 31-yr old women doctor.

5:26 PM

Doctor rape-murder: Kolkata Police's lapses evident, says Bikas Ranjan, MP and counsel for victim's family

Bikas Ranjan Bhattacharya, MP & counsel for victim’s family said in a news briefing that Kolkata Police’s lapses in the rape-murder at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital are obvious. 'Their callous attitude creates a lot of suspicion,' he added

4:57 PM

CBI conducts second round of polygraph tests on RG Kar hospital ex-principal, others

The CBI today began a second round of polygraph tests on former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH) principal Sandip Ghosh and five others as part of their investigation into the rape-murder of a woman doctor at the institution.

According to an officer, over the last 10 days, Ghosh provided inconsistent answers during questioning, prompting officers to conduct another round of polygraph tests.

4:49 PM

Stringent judicial processes needed to ensure security of women in Bengal, says WCD minister

Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi underscored the state government's inability to operationalize the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) allocated to it under a centrally sponsored scheme despite a significant backlog of cases related to sexual offenses. In the letter dated August 25, the minister emphasized the urgency of implementing stringent legal frameworks and judicial processes to ensure the safety and security of the women and children in West Bengal.

4:39 PM

WCD minister hits out at Bengal govt over delay in enacting women's safety measures

Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi has said the state has not taken any step to start the remaining 11 fast track special courts in spite of a pendency of 48,600 rape and Pocso cases. In a letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Devi criticized the West Bengal government for failing to implement key emergency helplines such as the Women Helpline (WHL), Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) and Child Helpline.

3:50 PM

Bengal child rights panel takes cognizance of rape threat to Abhishek Banerjee's daughter

The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken suo motu cognizance of a rape threat to the 11-year-old daughter of Trinamool Congress MP and the party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The panel has said that one person at a protest rally was heard threatening the minor daughter of Mr Banerjee with rape and publicly announcing a reward of a sum of ₹ 10 crore to anyone who commits it.

3:44 PM

Proposed students' rally on Tuesday demanding CM's resignation illegal, says Trinamool Cong

At a press conference today, Senior West Bengal Minister and TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya described the proposed 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally on Tuesday by a student outfit called Chhatra Samaj, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the rape-murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at R G Kar hospital, as "illegal and an attempt to incite widespread unrest in Kolkata". Bhattacharya dismissed the call for the CM's resignation as politically motivated.

3:37 PM

Kolkata rape-murder case: RG Kar Medical College principal arrives at CBI office

RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Manas Kumar Bandyopadhyay arrives at CBI Anti-corruption branch office in Kolkata

2:53 PM

No organisation has applied to hold a protest near Nabanna: Bengal police

"So far, no organisation has applied to hold a protest near Nabanna. This is a restricted zone and if anyone needs to organise a protest then they first need to apply for permission from the police...We have very specific inputs that some miscreants might try to create a situation of unrest there (near Nabanna). Tomorrow, an exam is being conducted by NTA, we will ensure that neither aspirants nor the general public are inconvenienced," West Bengal Additional DGP (Law & Order) MK Verma said today.

2:48 PM

Welcome PM's statement that a strict law is needed on crimes against women, says Assam CM

"Crimes against women are on the rise. I welcome the PM's announcement that a strict law is needed," Assam CM Himanata Sarma said. He further remarked, "My only observation is that a deadline of six months should be fixed for all processes such as inquiry, charge-sheet, trial, and conviction in crime cases against women. Then only will we be able to reduce such crimes."

2:16 PM

RG Kar hospital murder case: Prohibitory orders near RG Kar hospital extended till Aug 31

Prohibitory orders issued by the Kolkata police near the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital stands extended for an additional week, until August 31.

1:44 PM

Kolkata rape-murder case: Security measures augmented ahead of proposed rally tomorrow

Police officials have strengthened security measures ahead of the call for Nabanna Abhijan rally on Tuesday. The protest march is set to clash with the conduct of UGC-NET exam from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.

1:15 PM

Nabanna Abhijan rally is an attempt to incite widespread unrest in Kolkata, says Trinamool Congress

Trinamool Congress leader Chandrima Bhattacharya called the proposed Nabanna Abhijan' rally on Tuesday as "illegal and an attempt to incite widespread unrest in Kolkata". "The call for this rally has been given on social media by Chhatra Samaj, which has not intimated police about their plans. We all want justice for the victim and exemplary punishment for the perpetrators. The case has been handed over to the CBI and the demand for the resignation of the CM is politically motivated," Bhattacharya stated.

12:08 PM

CBI starts grilling ex-principal of RG Kar Hospital, others in 'financial irregularities' case

CBI sleuths today began grilling former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH) Sandip Ghosh and ex-medical superintendent and vice principal Sanjay Vashisth in connection with their ongoing probe into alleged financial irregularities in the institute, an officer of the agency said. Ghosh, whose Beliaghata residence was searched by CBI officers on Sunday, appeared at the central agency's office in Salt Lake on Monday morning with files and documents, he added.

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First Published: Aug 26 2024 | 11:00 AM IST

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