Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: BJP accuses Mamata of ‘waging war’ against people of Bengal

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The ruling Trinamool Congress said that the state chief secretary has addressed the demands of protesting junior doctors. These demands include the installation of CCTV cameras, deployment of additional women security personnel and provision of additional toilets and restrooms.

The party in a post on X said a comprehensive report is being prepared and the government is sanctioning funds for these measures.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal Leader of Opposition alleged that Kolkata police Commissioner Vineet Goyal has instructed the police to register cases against protesters agitating “without taking permission”.

“Mamata Banerjee have you forgotten for how many days you had blocked Highway and disrupted traffic? Yes you have, otherwise you would have allowed democratic protests and political programs of the Opposition. As the Leader of the Opposition, for the last 3 years I had to approach the Hon'ble Courts for permission to hold political and apolitical events, because you and your subservient Police Force keep on denying permission”, Adhikari posted on X.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: A month after the horrific rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said it continues to face roadblocks to conclude the probe and connect all the dots that led to the brutal crime. A senior CBI official said that the agency was unable to conduct the probe smoothly due to a lack of evidence in the case. Read more

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Former MP and TMC leader Jawahar Sircar questioned Kolkata police on lack of action against those indulged in vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

"I can't understand why there was no prosecution regarding the vandalism. Why doesn't the police arrest the vandals?... Early action is what matters, once faith is lost it becomes very difficult. People remember and they do not forget. This is a highly political state and the women's movement must lead to something positive. Women in Bengal are the most protected and empowered women. Why even after being empowered they are on the roads?", ANI quoted Sircar as saying.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Most Durga Puja organisers on Monday expressed hope that Durga Puja festivities will continue simultaneously alongside agitations demanding justice for the deceased doctor.

Santosh Mitra Square Puja committee, known for its large-scale celebrations, told PTI that while the festival will proceed as usual, they will also advocate for justice for the murdered postgraduate trainee doctor.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had urged the organisers to prepare for the festival despite the tragic incident. "A month has passed (after the shocking RG Kar incident). Now, please prepare for the festival which is 30 days away", Banerjee said during an administrative meeting at state secretariat Nabanna on Monday.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Calling for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation, BJP said that her "dirty face" was "exposed" in the Supreme Court during a hearing on the case.

The BJP also called for dismissal of Kolkata police commissioner Vineet Goyal. At the press conference, spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia asked why just 27 minutes of CCTV footage of the hospital was handed over to the CBI by Kolkata Police and demanded that Banerjee tender her resignation as chief minister immediately to ensure an impartial probe into the case and justice for the victim's family.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Doctors from Delhi's Maulana Azad Medical College organised a blood donation camp named ‘Bleed for Abhaya’, to express solidarity with the ongoing protests demanding justice following the rape and death of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

“We, as medical staff, cannot continue the strike for too long, as it will ultimately affect patient care which we cannot afford in the long run. This blood donation drive is our way of continuing the fight for justice for fellow doctors and showing support to the protesters,” Vice President of the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) at MAMC, Dr. Tushar Sharma told PTI.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the state government is complying with all requirements of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

"We are fulfilling all the requirements of CISF... This is all a conspiracy hatched by the central government and some leftist parties. They are involved in this conspiracy... We are not stopping you for anything," she said.

The Supreme Court (SC) directed the West Bengal government to ensure accommodation of CISF personnel deployed at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

The Centre had moved the SC alleging non-cooperation by the state government to CISF personnel stationed at the premises on the orders of the top court.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Trinamool Congress claimed that 7 lakh outpatients and 70,000 indoor patients have been affected due to doctors protest that has rocked the state for a month.

Cheif Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the health secretary to present a report on the issue.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Members of the CPI(M) and other student groups marched to city police headquarters at Lalbazar to condemn the state government for allegedly shielding the actual perpetrators of crime.

“The CM wants us to forget the horrific murder. She is not concerned about whether the culprits are arrested and punished. She only hopes people will forget the issue, the mass protests will fizzle out, and people will shift to a celebratory mood, overlooking their safety and security concerns”, CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty told PTI.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal chief secretary held a review meeting on enhancing security measures for hospitals across the state. He said the directions of the Supreme Court will be followed.

"So far as lighting of campuses and CCTVs are concerned those things will be provided immediately. The department has already been closed for this purpose for the health department. They are in the process of planning and in some of the places the work will start very soon. They will be consulting all their stakeholder also to have their suggestions and guidance as to in what way or where exactly appropriate locations would be to provide these facilities. Besides that, the basic infrastructure facilities that are required, in terms of washrooms will also be provided and that will also be started immediately", he said. (ANI)

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Posting on X, the TMC questioned the lack of progress in investigation by the CBI.

“It took @CBIHeadquarters 27 DAYS, 648 HOURS, 100 STATEMENTS & 12 POLYGRAPH TESTS to arrive at the same conclusion that @KolkataPolice had established within 24 hours of the crime. NO fresh insights, NO groundbreaking revelations, just an exercise in STALLING a case that could’ve been swiftly resolved”, the post read.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that few TV channels are running "provocative news" for TRP's and to stoke unrest in the state.

Emphasising the need to adapt best practices from other states, she urged the chief secretary to form a task force and a selection committee to deal with the issue.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The ruling Trinamool Congress welcomed the Supreme Court's direction asking the protesting junior doctors to resume their duties by 5 pm tomorrow.

“We express our gratitude to #SupremeCourt for stepping in & directing doctors, who have been abstaining from their duties over the R G Kar tragedy, to return to work by 5 PM tomorrow. The ultimate duty of a doctor is to save lives, and this commitment cannot be compromised. We humbly urge them to abide by their sacred oath to care for those in need”, the party posted on X.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP leader Shehzad Poonawala said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should resign instead of making accusations.

"She is saying that all this is a conspiracy. Today, the Supreme Court said that there has been a delay of 14 hours in filing the FIR, is SC part of the conspiracy? She has no right to hold the post", Poonawala told ANI.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers protested outside Deputy Commissioner of Police office, North Division in Kolkata.

The party has been demanding the removal of Kolkata police Commissioner Vineet Goyal for alleged lapses after the rape and murder of a female doctor on August 9.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should inform herself about the situation in Bengal from time to time. “As per the rules, the Governor of the state has the right to talk to the State Government, especially the Chief Minister, from time to time”, he said.

He also alleged that there is no regular process of consultation between the chief minister and Governor. "This happens according to the rules but in Bengal, there is no such rule, no such process because the confrontation between the State and the Governor is at its peak. The State feels that the Governor is its enemy and the Governor feels that the state violates his authority, this is where all the problems lie", he added.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said allegations that the government tried to buy the silence of the victim's family by bribing them as “slander”.

"I have never offered money to deceased doctor's family, this is nothing but "slander". I told deceased doctor's parents that if they wanted to do something in their daughter's memory, our govt with them. Conspiracy by Centre, some Left parties also involved", Banerjee said.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari posted names of several TMC councillor's on X and accused them of beating up protesters on Sunday night in Naihati, North 24 Parganas district.

"The TMC is on the back foot and such actions are exposing their desperation to destabilize the People's Movement", his post read.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Speaking on the unrelenting protests across Kolkata, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged “conspiracy” by the Central government and some Left parties.

"Some people taking advantage of turmoil in neighbouring country, they have forgotten that India, Bangladesh are separate nations", Banerjee said.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal Mamata Banerjee said that Kolkata police commissioner Vineet Goyal offered to resign from his position after protests, but the state government needed an officer who is well aware of the state's law and order situation ahead of Durga Puja festivities.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the calls for her resignation are a conspiracy by the Centre and the Left parties to destabilise her government.

Her claims come amidst growing discontent with the way in which the Bengal government has handled the case of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: One of the key issues the court touched upon in it's hearing was the Bengal government's inability to protect its medical staff from violence.

At the same time, the court also rapped the doctors' representatives for shirking their duty in favour of protests.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Supreme Court will resume their hearing on the RG Kar case on September 17.

They ordered all doctors' to return to work by 5 pm tomorrow. While the CJI promised no adverse action or punitive transfers would take place, he also added that if doctors' did not return to work, it was up to the state's discretion to punish them.