West Bengal Government Announces New Probe into R.G. Kar Case
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- The Indian Express
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The West Bengal government has announced a separate investigation into the 2024 rape and murder of a doctor at the state run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the decision on Sunday, August 9, 2026, stating that the fresh probe will be conducted under the Special Commission Act of 1952. The decision follows a request from the deceased doctor's mother, Ratna Debnath, who is currently a BJP MLA. Mr. Adhikari claimed that the police failed to perform their duty regarding the case. Additionally, he ordered a separate investigation into alleged lapses during the cremation of the victim and directed immediate action against those responsible.
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- The center-left lean outlet emphasized the Chief Minister's criticism of police failure and the specific request made by the victim's mother.
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- The center lean outlet focused on the administrative action of the Health Department announcing the probe.
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