Kolkata case news updates: 16 days have passed since CBI took over, where is justice, asks CM Mamata

Kolkata murder-rape case updates: Catch all the news developments related to the investigation here

12:15 PM

Bengal Bandh update: BJP workers take out rally in Kolkata's Bahu Bazar area

12:06 PM

BJP's 12-hour shutdown partially affects life in Bengal

Rail and road blockades at several places in the state since the early morning affected public transport services, inconveniencing people. In state capital Kolkata, the usual weekday flurry was missing with a lesser number of buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis plying. Private vehicles were also significantly less, even as markets and shops remained open as usual. Schools and colleges were open, though the number of students was lesser. In many private offices, attendance was low with employees asked to work from home. However, attendance was as usual in government offices.

11:31 AM

BJP claims two of its workers shot at in Bhatpara

The Opposition BJP in West Bengal on Wednesday morning alleged that two of its workers were shot at in Bhatpara in North 24 Parganas district.

Police, however, claimed that the two men were beaten up by some people outside Anglo-India Jute Mill. Former BJP MP Arjun Singh alleged that miscreants owing allegiance to the Trinamool Congress fired the shots. The ruling party rejected the allegation.

11:27 AM

Bengal Bandh LIVE news: BJP leader Locket Chatterjee detained at Shyambazar crossing

11:25 AM

Police recovered empty bomb shells from Bhatpara of North 24 Parganas

11:22 AM

Bengal Bandh LIVE updates: Government bus services affected at several places

11:11 AM

Nabanna Abhijan clashes: BJP calls for 12-hour Bengal bandh. Updates

The saffron party called for a 12-hour bandh for Wednesday after the streets of Kolkata witnessed chaos as protesters clashed with the police. Read here for more updates.

11:07 AM

VIDEO: BJP leader claims people belonging to TMC attacked and fired on his car

11:06 AM

Bengal bandh news update: BJP leader claims TMC workers fired at his car; 2 injured

BJP leader Priyangu Pandey alleged that Trinamool Congress workers attacked his car in West Bengal's Bhatpara in North 24 Parganas district. A party leader also stated that seven bullets were fired at the car in an alleged assassination bid.

10:36 AM

Trinamool party workers protest against BJP's call for 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh'

10:27 AM

Police augment security measures in Kolkata in wake of 12-hour 'Bangla Bandh'

Police officials have strengthened security in Kolkata in the wake of the 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' call by the BJP in protest against the alleged police crackdown during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' protest rally in the state capital on Tuesday. The murder and alleged sexual assault of a female trainee doctor on August 9 at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 caused national outrage and many rallies have been held in different states of the country.

9:17 AM

Nabanna protest update: ‘Bangla bandh’ today over 'Nabanna Abhijan' clashes

The BJP has called for a 12-hour Bangla bandh today in protest against  police action against protesters during the Nabanna Abhijan' or march to state secretariat in Kolkata on Tuesday.