Kolkata murder case Highlights: ‘People will immerse Mamata into River Ganga,’ says BJP

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: Regarding the BJP's protests over the rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, Union minister and party leader Sukanta Majumdar stated, “Tomorrow, due to Krishna Janmashtami, we will not hold any protest. However, on August 28, the BJP's Mahila Morcha will lock the West Bengal Commission for Women as they have done nothing. On August 29, we will protest outside the DM offices in all districts, demanding the resignation of CM Mamata Banerjee. We will continue our protests, and an investigation should be launched against the West Bengal Health Minister. Mamata Banerjee’s phone should be examined, and an inquiry should be conducted.”

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: Union minister Sukanta Majumdar claimed on Sunday that the people of West Bengal will remove Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from power and "immerse her into River Ganga" over her handling of the Kolkata rape and murder case.

Majumdar told ANI, "The government is afraid of this movement of students, and they want to suppress the voice of the people. But the student society of West Bengal has awakened...By uprooting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from her power, the people of the state will immerse her into River Ganga."

He also stated that BJP will continue protesting until justice is achieved.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: As protests against the brutal rape and murder of a woman doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital continue across Kolkata and other parts of the state, Ganesh Puja committees have opted to forgo any grandeur in this year’s celebrations.

One organizer mentioned that their pandal's theme will focus on the fight against rape.

The Shree Shree Ganesh Chaturthi Mahotsab at B B Block in Salt Lake, a 15-year-old event and the largest in the area, has cancelled all decorative lighting from Chandernagore, a Bengal town renowned for its creative illuminations.

This puja is the oldest and most popular in Salt Lake, located on the northeastern outskirts of Kolkata.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: Parimal Dey, a teacher from Alipurduar, West Bengal, who received the Banga Ratna award from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in 2019, has announced his decision to return the honor in protest of the state government's handling of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case.

In an interview with ANI, Parimal stated, “I have decided to return the Banga Ratna award. The widespread protests in Bengal and beyond have compelled my conscience to take this step. I support the protests. The way she (Mamata Banerjee) is running the administration is not right.”

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: The Indian Secular Front (ISF) staged a protest in South 24 Parganas district demanding justice for the rape and murder of a female doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

ISF MLA and Chairman Pirzada Mohammad Naushad Siddiqui said, “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 should 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 in all constituencies and we only want that her family should get justice... The whole of Bengal wants justice in the RG Kar case.”

(ANI)

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: As the investigation into the corruption charges against the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital progresses, a CBI official, when asked about concrete evidence, said, "Bahut kuch hai, (There is a lot…)" according to news agency ANI.

The CBI launched its investigation into former principal Sandeep Ghosh by filing an FIR yesterday.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: Amid investigation in the ongoing case of rape and murder of a trainee doctor in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh says, “The rape-murder case must be solved quickly, till now there has been only one arrest and that too was done by Kolkata Police. What is CBI doing?...as it is getting delayed, politics is going on.”

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma taking to X on Sunday said, “Every single incident of rape must be unequivocally condemned, as it represents a grave violation of human dignity and it is our collective responsibility to work towards eliminating this heinous crime from society. The chart reflects our ongoing efforts and commitment to creating a safer and more just environment for everyone, especially our women.”

He also shared a year-by-year list of rape incidents reported in Assam from 2001 to 2023.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: Sanjay Roy, the primary suspect in the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case, is expected to undergo a polygraph test on Sunday. Prior to the lie-detector test, Roy reversed his earlier confession about the gruesome crime, now asserting that he is being framed and is innocent.

According to reports, Roy informed jail guards that he did not know about the rape and murder, as reported by officials familiar with the situation. Dig deeper

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: CBI officials left Presidency Jail in Kolkata on Sunday after conducting a polygraph test on the arrested accused, Sanjay Roy, news agency ANI reported.

According to officials, four individuals, including former principal Sandip Ghosh, underwent polygraph tests on Saturday.

A team of polygraph specialists from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Delhi was flown to Kolkata to carry out the tests.

The CBI previously informed the Supreme Court that the crime scene had been tampered with by the time they took over the investigation, indicating a possible attempt by the local police to cover up the rape and murder of the postgraduate medical student.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar, along with other BJP workers, protested at Shyambazar against the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case.

Majumdar said, “The government is afraid of this movement of students, and they want to suppress the people's voice. But the student society of West Bengal has awakened...The state's people will immerse it into River Ganga by uprooting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from her power. Today is the last day of our protest here, but it is not the last day of our movement; there will be more protests in the future. I will address here today at around 4 PM and announce the list of further programs. BJP will remain on the streets continuously.”

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: The West Bengal Motion Picture Artists' Forum held a protest in Tollygunge, calling for justice for the victim of the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case and urging the Kolkata administration to take accountability.

"16 days have passed and during this time, at least 5 other rape incidents have taken place. All of us know what happened in Badlapur, Assam or Muzaffarnagar. I am from Kolkata so I will demand accountability from the Kolkata administration. All the people involved in the RG Kar incident should be punished strictly. There needs to be a systematic change in the mentality that causes rape. Those who want to do politics will do it. If the administration starts saying that all the people protesting on the roads are related to politics, then it is not right... We are not here under any political banner. We are here for justice," actor Parambrata Chatterjee was quoted as saying by ANI.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly changed his profile picture on X to black in solidarity with the postgraduate trainee doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

Ganguly joins thousands of social media users who have done the same following the brutal crime that has shocked the nation and sparked nationwide protests by resident doctors. His gesture comes shortly after he was compelled to clarify his earlier comments on the incident. Dig deeper

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: The CBI conducted searches on Sunday at the premises of former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh, ex-MSVP Sanjay Vashisth, and 13 others in Kolkata regarding alleged financial irregularities.

The CBI’s anti-corruption unit also searched homes and offices of those involved in supplying materials for patient care.

Ghosh was questioned at his Beliaghata residence, while other officers interrogated Vashisth and a forensic medicine professor.

The CBI team, with central forces, faced a delay at Ghosh's residence before entry.

Searches were also conducted at a supplier's residence in Howrah and the hospital's premises, including the ex-principal's office and canteen.

The current principal, Manas Kumar Bandyopadhyay, was asked to assist during the searches.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: The polygraph or lie detection test on Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the alleged rape and murder of a RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor, is underway at Kolkata's Presidency jail where he is lodged.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday officially registered an FIR against Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, following orders from the Calcutta High Court.

The investigation into alleged corruption was initiated after a single bench of the High Court directed the CBI to probe the matter.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal Motion Picture Artists' Forum staged a protest in Tollygunge demanding justice for the victim in the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder incident and urging the Kolkata administration to take responsibility.

"16 days have passed and during this time, at least 5 other rape incidents have taken place. All of us know what happened in Badlapur, Assam or Muzaffarnagar. I am from Kolkata so I will demand accountability from the Kolkata administration. All the people involved in the RG Kar incident should get strict punishment. There needs to be a systematic change in the mentality that causes rape. Those who want to do politics will do it. If the administration starts saying that all the people protesting on the roads are related to politics, then it is not right... We are not here under any political banner. We are here for justice," actor Parambrata Chatterjee said.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: Kolkata Police have extended prohibitory orders near state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital for one more week till August 31.

The orders, which were first imposed on August 18, restrict meetings and gatherings of more than five people in the designated area.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: CBI searches at premises of ex RG Kar Medical College principal, 14 other places in Kolkata in financial irregularities matter.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case live updates: CBI Anti-Corruption Branch reaches the residence of Dr Debashish Som, Demonstrator, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Akhtar Ali, a former deputy superintendent at the hospital filed a complaint regarding corruption and irregularities happening at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, mentioning Dr Debashish Som's name.

The polygraph test of the main accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sanjoy Roy, is likely to be held today - a day after it was postponed due to technical reasons.

Earlier on Saturday, the probe agency conducted the polygraph tests of six other people - former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh, four doctors who allegedly had dinner with the victim the day of the crime, and one civic volunteer.