Kolkata case updates: CBI conducts second round of polygraph tests on RG Kar hospital ex-principal
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Mumbai: Nursing staff of Nair Hospital stage a protest against the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at Kolkata's R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, in Mumbai, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (Photo: PTI)
The CBI on Monday started 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. The probe agency initially conducted the lie-detection tests on Ghosh and five others on Saturday, followed by a test on arrested accused Sanjay Roy at the Presidency Correctional Home on Sunday.
BJP State President Sukanta Majumdar has announced a series of programmes to protest the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run hospital here over two weeks back.
BJP State President Sukanta Majumdar has announced a series of programmes to protest the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run hospital here over two weeks back.
On Sunday, a candlelight procession was held in Kolkata by television industry members, including actors, technical crew, and other personnel. The West Bengal Motion Picture Artists' Forum organized the march in Tollygunge. Participants urged the Kolkata authorities to take accountability for the incident. A demonstrator stated to ANI, "We stand together in our call for justice for the woman. Our sole demand is justice; we're not interested in hearing anything else."
Earlier, the Indian Secular Front (ISF) held a protest on Sunday in the Bhangar region of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, demanding justice in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case. The protesters called for the punishment of the culprits and demanded the resignation of West Bengal's Health Minister. ISF chief and Bhangar MLA, Pirzada Mohammad Naushad Siddiqui, stated, "We want the culprit to be punished as soon as possible... There is corruption in the health department, and the health system has collapsed... We demand that the health minister resign... If the State government cooperates with the CBI, justice will prevail soon. So we want the Bengal government to cooperate with the CBI... The police are not doing their duty... We are protesting across all constituencies, and we only want her family to get justice... All of Bengal wants justice in the RG Kar case."Earlier, CBI officials conducted a polygraph test on the arrested accused, Sanjay Roy, in connection with the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor in Kolkata.
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Only intimation, no formal permission letter for Nabanno Abhiyaan: ACP Kolkata
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."
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Topics : Mamata Banerjee West Bengal Kolkata All India Trinamool Congress Women's security Women's safety
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First Published: Aug 26 2024 | 11:00 AM IST
