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Outrage after Kolkata Police arrest 22-year-old from Gurugram

June 1, 2025, 2:02 am

Law student Sharmishta Panoli’s arrest sparked nationwide debate over free speech, religion, and political bias.

KOLKATA: Sharmishta Panoli, a 22-year-old law student from Pune and an Instagram influencer, was arrested by the Kolkata Police from Gurgaon on Friday afternoon for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through her remarks on social media following Operation Sindoor. She was brought to Kolkata on transit remand and produced before the Alipore Police Court on Saturday afternoon.

While the police sought 14-day custody, the judge remanded her to judicial custody until June 13.

As she was being taken out of court, a distraught Panoli said, “You cannot harass me like this. This is a democracy.”

The police identified Panoli as a fourth-year BBA LLB (Hons) student at Symbiosis Law School, Pune.

After Panoli’s posts began attracting criticism from Muslim community leaders across the country, she deleted the offensive Instagram content and issued an apology on X (formerly Twitter).

In her post, Panoli wrote, “I do hereby tender my UNCONDITIONAL APOLOGY. Whatever was posted reflected my personal feelings, and I never intentionally intended to hurt anybody. So, if anybody is hurt, I’m sorry for the same. I expect cooperation and understanding. Henceforth, I will be cautious in my public posts. Again, please accept my apologies.”

According to police sources, a case was registered against Panoli at the Garden Reach Police Station in Kolkata on May 15, following a complaint by the Garden Reachbased Rashidi Foundation.

A member of the Rashidi Foundation told The Sunday Guardian, “After Operation Sindoor, this girl was continuously posting antiPakistani comments on Instagram, which were gaining significant traction on social media. We had no problem with that. However, she suddenly posted deeply offensive messages against our Prophet. It was brought to our attention, and we decided that this could not go unchallenged.”

The FIR was lodged under sections 196(1)(a) (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, caste, or community), 299 (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage the religious feelings of any class), 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), and 353(1)(c) (statements inciting public mischief) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Following the FIR, the police attempted to serve notice as per legal procedure. However, police sources alleged that Panoli and her family had absconded. A warrant of arrest was then issued, based on which she was apprehended in Gurgaon. Reacting to Panoli’s arrest, West Bengal Leader of the Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said, “This is another example of Mamata Banerjee and her police pandering to her Muslim vote bank. This is nothing but Muslim appeasement. Everyone across the world saw Sharmishta’s videos. There were protests, but only Mamata Banerjee went to the extent of sending police to Gurugram to arrest this young girl.”

He added, “Mamata and her police only become active if Muslims complain. She does nothing even when Hinduism is insulted. This is all politics. Multiple FIRs were filed against Mahua Moitra for derogatory comments about Goddess Kali. Was any action taken? What did their MP, Saayoni Ghosh, post about Mahadev? Was any action taken? There have been numerous FIRs against Firhad Hakim, but no action has been taken. Action is only taken against Sanatanis. Everyone has a licence to abuse Sanatana Dharma. This is appeasement politics.”

In response, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh stated, “Our stand is clear— we are not in favour of any division or discrimination on the basis of religion. The Trinamool Congress does not post or support such content. If any legal action is required, it will be taken.”

Meanwhile, the case continues to trend on social media platform X, with hashtags like #ReleaseSharmishta and #ArrestSharmishta reflecting the divided public sentiment.

Kolkata Rape and Murder: Police Raise Alarm Over Junior Doctor’s Health Amid Ongoing Hunger Strike

October 10, 2024, 8:59 pm

Kolkata Police have raised concerns over the deteriorating health of Dr. Aniket Mahato, a junior doctor who has been on a hunger strike at the Dorina crossing since October 5. In a formal letter, the Officer-in-Charge of Hare Street Police Station highlighted the worsening condition of the doctor, who is staging the protest on an unauthorized platform.

The letter, addressed to Dr. Mahato, stated, “You are on a hunger strike at the Dorina crossing since last Saturday on a stage erected without permission from the competent authority.” The police expressed worry after assessing information displayed on a health parameters board near the protest site, as well as other sources, which indicated Dr. Mahato’s deteriorating health.

Police Request Medical Intervention

The Kolkata Police previously offered Dr. Mahato the use of a KP Police Ambulance, which he refused. To address his declining health, the police requested that the West Bengal Department of Health deploy a medical team to assist him. The letter urged Dr. Mahato to vacate his current location and seek medical attention to prevent further complications. The authorities assured him of full logistical support if he complied with the request.

Junior Doctors Express Frustration Over Government Inaction

In a related development, the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Front has written to Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, expressing frustration over the lack of response from the state government regarding their demands. The group expressed disappointment that it took 96 hours of Dr. Mahato’s hunger strike to prompt a meeting with government officials.

The letter, sent by the junior doctors, stated, “We were disheartened by the fact that it took 96 hours of an indefinite hunger strike for you to even call us for a meeting.” The doctors also criticized the lack of timely updates, pointing out that their emails from September 26 and September 29 had gone unanswered.

The doctors further emphasized their right to formal updates on the progress of their demands, insisting on a weekly status report from the government. “We reserve every right to formally know the progress of the works that are being done by the state,” the letter read, urging for transparency.

They also noted that it had been 23 days since their last meeting with the government, during which no promised security audit had been conducted. The West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Front demanded an immediate update, stating, “We request you to provide us a status report of the works undertaken by yourselves and also the security audit undertaken by you (as stated by yourself) immediately.”

As Dr. Mahato’s health worsens and tensions rise, the doctors’ demands for timely government action and accountability remain pressing issues in this ongoing protest.

Police ‘Tried To Bribe’ Parents In Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder Case

September 5, 2024, 10:03 am

The family of the trainee doctor, who was allegedly raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month, has accused the police of attempting to cover up the crime. On Wednesday, the victim’s father claimed that the Kolkata Police hurriedly cremated his daughter’s body and tried to offer the family a bribe to keep them quiet.

According to the father, the police restricted their access to the body after it was taken for post-mortem and later tried to suppress the case. “We weren’t allowed to see our daughter’s body, and while we waited at the police station, a senior officer offered us money, which we refused,” the father told news agency PTI.

Protests by Junior Doctors and Family’s Demand for Justice

The victim’s family, along with junior doctors, participated in a protest at the hospital on Wednesday night, demanding justice for the 31-year-old woman. The protests come amid increasing outrage over how the case has been handled by authorities.

The victim’s semi-naked body was found on August 9 in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College. The following day, Kolkata Police arrested the prime suspect, Sanjay Roy, after CCTV footage captured him near the crime scene. Roy’s Bluetooth headphones were also discovered at the location, further implicating him. Investigations revealed that the victim was sexually assaulted and then killed by being throttled and smothered.

CBI Takes Over Investigation

In response to growing concerns about the police investigation, the Calcutta High Court transferred the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a week after the incident.

Nationwide Protests Demand Justice

The brutal crime has sparked massive protests across India, with people, including medical professionals, demanding swift justice. In Kolkata, junior doctors expressed their outrage by presenting a hand-made artificial spine to Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, calling for his resignation over alleged lapses in the investigation. The gesture symbolized their demand for the police to “grow a backbone.”

Ongoing Protests by Junior Doctors

Junior doctors at state-run hospitals in West Bengal have continued their protests, leaving health services disrupted. Medical professionals are standing in solidarity with the victim, demanding accountability and proper investigation into the case.

‘Reclaim the Night’ Campaign for Justice

On Wednesday night, thousands of women across West Bengal took part in the ‘Reclaim the Night’ campaign, marching through the streets to demand justice for the victim and other women. In a powerful display of unity, Kolkata residents turned off their lights at 9 p.m. and walked the streets with candles, calling for justice in a crime that has shaken the city.

Kolkata Police Dismiss Claims of Bedsheet Colour Change in Trainee Doctor’s Rape-Murder Case

August 29, 2024, 10:36 pm

Kolkata Police have strongly refuted circulating claims on social media and television that the bedsheet used to cover the body of a trainee doctor, who was allegedly raped and murdered, was changed during the investigation. The controversy erupted after reports suggested that the sheet’s color had mysteriously changed from blue to green.

Indira Mukherjee, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Central Division, Kolkata Police, addressed the media on Thursday, labeling the allegations as baseless. “Viral video clips and discussions are suggesting that the colour of the bedsheet used to cover the body was different from the originally reported blue. I want to unequivocally state that the bedsheet was blue, as confirmed by our photographic and video records,” Mukherjee stated.

She further explained that the crime scene documentation began at 12:25 p.m. on the day of the incident and was conducted in phases, including during the seizure process, the inquest, and the arrival of the forensic team. Mukherjee emphasized that no evidence of a green bedsheet exists in their records, and the sheet covering the body was consistently blue.

The controversy arose following reports that junior doctors and the victim’s parents provided conflicting accounts regarding the sheet’s color. While the junior doctors asserted that the body was covered with a blue sheet, the victim’s parents claimed they saw a green sheet when they viewed their daughter’s body later that day.

In response, Mukherjee acknowledged that a red cloth, belonging to the victim and used as a covering before she went to sleep in the hospital’s chest department seminar room, was seized from the crime scene.

The victim’s father accused the police and hospital authorities of tampering with evidence, alleging that the position of his daughter’s body and the sheet’s color had been altered. “Indira Mukherjee does not know anything. She was not there,” he told TV9 Bharatvarsh.

The tragic case, which occurred on August 9 at RG Kar Medical College, has sparked nationwide protests and intense scrutiny. The investigation was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) following a Calcutta High Court order.

Further controversy arose with the release of three audio recordings of phone calls made by RG Kar Medical College authorities to the victim’s parents on the morning of August 9. In these calls, the hospital’s assistant superintendent gave conflicting statements about the victim’s condition, initially describing her as “a little ill” and later suggesting she “may have died by suicide.”

DC Mukherjee highlighted that these audio clips supported the police’s claim that Kolkata Police never informed the parents of a possible suicide, confirming their earlier statements regarding the information relayed to the family.

Kolkata Police Sergeant May Lose Vision After Brick Attack During ‘Nabanna Abhijaan

August 29, 2024, 3:36 pm

Debashish Chakraborty of Kolkata Police may face permanent loss of vision in his left eye due to a brick attack during the ‘Nabanna Abhijaan’ on Tuesday, according to official sources. Sergeant Debashish Chakraborty, a 2015 batch officer, was among the police officials deployed during the Nabanna Abhijan march to the state secretariat, organised by the Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj student group on August 27. Kolkata police sources report that Chakraborty is at risk of losing sight in his left eye after being struck by stones thrown by protesters and is receiving treatment at Shankar Nethralaya.

“During Nabanno Abhijaan, he along with others was deployed for duty at 11 Furlong gate. They were redeployed to Strand Road and while the team was moving towards Strand Road via Kingsway (Eden Garden) a number of protesters including both female and male student protesters had thrown brickbats on police vehicles. In which of the vehicles he was sitting where a brick hit his left eye directly. His left eye has been severely traumatised,” police sources told ANI.

Three other police personnel traveling with him during the attack were also injured and are receiving treatment. SGT Atanu Roy Chowdhary, SGT David Topno, and Home Guard Debasis Kundu also got hurt during the protests. Debasish Kundu is also hospitalised at Fortis Hospital with injuries to his eye and nose.

“Tragic consequences emerged during Nabanno Abhiyaan called by students on Tuesday. He has suffered a devastating injury, losing permanent eyesight in his left eye. After surgery, doctors indicate that his vision cannot be restored,” they added.

On Tuesday, the ‘Paschim Banga Chatra Samaj’ and other organisations carried out a protest march to the West Bengal Secretariat, known as ‘Nabanna,’ to condemn the recent rape and murder of a female trainee doctor in Kolkata. The rally, called “Nabanna Abhijan,” began at College Square in the West Bengal capital, with increased security around the state secretariat and protesters assembling in the Santragachi area of Howrah.

During the protest march, police used water cannons on demonstrators who climbed over barricades, clashed with officers, and broke the barriers at Santragachi in Howrah. Protesters also dragged away police barricades, prompting police to use lathi-charges and fire tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. This unrest followed the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9, which triggered nationwide outrage and several subsequent protests demanding justice for the victim.

Police Clarifies Bike Used By Kolkata Rape-Murder Accused Registered Under Police Commissioner’s Name

August 28, 2024, 1:52 pm

Regarding the bike used by Sanjoy Roy, the main accused in the rape and murder case at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, it was registered under the name of the Kolkata Commissioner of Police. On Tuesday, the Kolkata Police issued a clarification, explaining that “all government vehicles belonging to Kolkata Police are officially registered under the Commissioner of Police.”

Taking to social media platform X, the Kolkata Police said, “The bike used by Sanjoy Roy–principal accused in the RG Kar Hospital alleged sexual assault and murder case, which was seized by Kolkata Police before being handed over to the CBI–was registered in the name of the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata. Some individuals on social media are attempting to create confusion around this. To clarify, all government vehicles belonging to Kolkata Police are officially registered under the Commissioner of Police before being assigned to various units.”

Sanjay Roy, the principal accused in the case, was a civic volunteer at the medical college and hospital, which is why he was assigned the vehicle. Earlier, a team of experts from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Delhi arrived in Kolkata on August 24 to conduct a polygraph test on Sanjay Roy, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh, and others connected to the case, according to ANI sources. The test on the main accused was conducted in jail, while others were summoned to the CBI office in Kolkata, sources reported.

Earlier that day, Kolkata police stated that, following a court order, all documents concerning the alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar were handed over to the CBI by the SIT. Meanwhile, chaos erupted in the streets of Kolkata during the Nabanna Abhijan Rally, which was held to protest the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case. Security personnel responded by firing tear gas shells, using water cannons, and resorting to lathi charges to disperse protesters on Howrah Bridge as they marched towards the West Bengal State Secretariat, Nabanna. Protesters were seen breaking and dragging away barricades that had been set up in the Santragachi area, en route to the Secretariat.

Criticising the Nabanna Abhijan protest march, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra labeled the protestors as goons who compelled the police to respond. On Monday, Additional Commissioner of Police Kolkata, Supratim Sarkar, stated that they had denied an application by ‘Paschimbanga Chhatro Samaj’ to organise the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ rally on August 27. He explained that the police rejected the application because the group failed to seek formal permission and did not provide enough details.

All of this followed the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor on the premises of Kolkata’s R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, an incident that triggered nationwide outrage. Since then, numerous protests have been held demanding justice for the victim, who was found dead in the seminar hall on August 9.

Bangla Bandh Today: Tensions Rise After ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ Violence | 10 updates

August 28, 2024, 7:32 am

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a 12-hour Bangla bandh (strike) across West Bengal on Wednesday, August 28, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The strike is in protest of what the party describes as “brutal” police action against “peaceful” demonstrators during the “Nabanna Abhijan” march to the state secretariat in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Protest Against CM Mamata Banerjee

The protestors were attempting to reach the state secretariat, ‘Nabanna,’ demanding the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This action follows the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.

Violence Erupts on Kolkata Streets

The situation escalated into chaos and violence as the protest rally took a dangerous turn. Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumder responded by calling for a statewide bandh. BJP National President JP Nadda criticized the Kolkata Police for their alleged heavy-handedness in handling the protestors, stating that in “Didi’s West Bengal, helping rapists and criminals is valued.”

Background of the Nabanna Abhijan

The Nabanna Abhijan was organized by the Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj, an unregistered students’ body, and the Sangrami Joutha Mancha, a joint platform of state government employees. These groups have been demanding that their dearness allowance (DA) be made equal to that of their Central government counterparts. The rally began from College Square in Kolkata under tight security, with protestors gathering at Santragachi in Howrah.

TMC Responds to BJP’s Strike Call

In response to the Bangla bandh, senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh accused the BJP of backing the Nabanna Abhijan and using it to incite violence. He claimed that the protest was far from peaceful, with “miscreants” disguised as students causing large-scale disturbances.

Key Points from the Nabanna Abhijan Clashes

Clashes erupted between police and protestors across Kolkata and Howrah, as demonstrators attempted to breach barricades on their way to Nabanna.
More than 200 individuals were arrested in connection with the rally.
Violence was reported in several areas, including MG Road, Hastings Road, and near Princep Ghat, with injuries sustained by both protestors and police.
The Kolkata Police resorted to lathi charges, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse the crowd after protestors threw stones and attempted to breach barricades.
BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar fell ill after being exposed to tear gas during a march towards Kolkata Police headquarters at Lalbazar.
JP Nadda criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her silence on the alleged crime and the police’s actions during the rally.

Police and Government Responses

Senior Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya defended the police, praising them for their restraint and control in handling the protests despite provocations. The TMC denounced the BJP’s bandh as an attempt to create chaos in the state.

The situation remains tense as the bandh unfolds, with the BJP and TMC locked in a bitter confrontation over the events surrounding the Nabanna Abhijan.

New Details Emerge in RG Kar Medical College Rape-Murder Case: Police Timeline Revealed

August 23, 2024, 5:18 pm

Kolkata Police have released a detailed timeline of events in the ongoing investigation into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The case, which has generated widespread outrage, saw significant developments in the past few weeks.

According to police notes, Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, was examined and his statement was recorded on August 13, three days after the crime. This detail was previously undisclosed. The Supreme Court has been scrutinizing Ghosh’s involvement since August 9, the day of the incident.

Key issues have arisen regarding the delay in filing the FIR. The hospital reportedly opted to send a confidential intimation six hours after a PG student discovered the victim’s body. The FIR was eventually lodged by the victim’s parents at 11:45 PM on August 9, nearly 14 hours after the body was found. This delay has raised critical questions about the hospital’s handling of the case.

Sanjay Roy, the prime suspect, was arrested within 10 hours of the FIR being filed. He was found to have several injuries, including scratches on his left cheek and abrasions on his left hand and thigh. His mobile phone was seized the same day, but data extraction took an additional two days. Roy’s medico-legal examination was conducted at SSKM Hospital, where samples were collected for forensic analysis.

On August 13, forensic exhibits from the crime scene and post-mortem were forwarded to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) for further analysis. However, there were unexplained delays in this process as well.

Roy’s involvement was confirmed through CCTV footage, which showed him entering and exiting the seminar hall where the crime occurred. A discarded earphone near the victim’s body also led investigators to Roy. It was later revealed that Roy, a civic police volunteer, had been involved in managing police personnel for the ruling Trinamool Congress.

The investigation has included extensive evidence collection, including blood samples from Roy and forensic analysis of his phone. Statements have been recorded from multiple individuals, including hospital staff and the victim’s colleagues.

By August 13, forensic and DNA analysis of the evidence had been completed, and Roy’s mobile phone data was extracted in court. Notices were served to 16 individuals for their statements. Roy remains in police custody, with further proceedings scheduled until August 23.

RG Kar Medical College Rape-Murder Victim’s Last Diary Entry Expressed Desire Get Gold Medal

August 15, 2024, 4:51 pm

The father of the 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor, who was tragically raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata while on duty, shared heartfelt insights into his daughter’s ambitions and dedication to her medical career.

As reported by India Today, the young doctor had documented her dreams in her personal diary, with her final entry expressing her desire to excel academically, aiming to become a gold medallist in her course and top the MD exams.

Her father spoke of her tireless commitment to her studies, noting that she would often spend 10 to 12 hours each day immersed in her books. “She worked very hard,” he told India Today, adding that her dreams have now been cruelly shattered.

He praised his daughter’s determination, highlighting how she had “fought a lot to reach her goal of becoming a doctor.” He also acknowledged the sacrifices made by the family to support her education and expressed his gratitude for the nationwide support they have received since the tragedy. “I won’t get my daughter back, but all I can do is have courage and be hopeful. The show of support from around the country is giving us a lot of courage to fight for justice,” he said.

However, the father expressed his dissatisfaction with the investigation, despite it being handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He demands the death penalty for those responsible for his daughter’s brutal murder, stating, “The sooner they are punished, the better. We will get some solace, though nothing can replace our loss.”

On August 9, the semi-naked body of the doctor was discovered in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer, has been arrested in connection with the heinous crime. The investigation, which was initially managed by the Kolkata Police, has since been transferred to the CBI following an order from the Calcutta High Court.

The autopsy report revealed the horrific extent of the brutality the young doctor endured, showing multiple penetrations and injuries to various parts of her body. It detailed external injuries to her lower and upper lips, nose, cheeks, and lower jaw, as well as injuries to the temporal bone of her skull and blood coagulation on its frontal portion.

(The victim’s identity has not been disclosed to protect her privacy, in accordance with Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault).

Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal Blames ‘Malicious Media Campaign’ For Violence At RG Kar Medical College

August 15, 2024, 4:32 pm

Following a violent mob’s attack on vehicles and the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital building in Kolkata, Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal criticised the media, claiming that the incident was a consequence of a ‘wrong and malicious media campaign.’

Addressing the media, Goyal said, “My DCP, who was protecting the boys, is unconscious and what has happened here is because of the wrong, malicious media campaign, which has been going as far as Kolkata police are concerned. What has the Kolkata Police not done?”

This took place after a mob entered the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital campus, causing damage to the protest site and public property, which led security personnel to disperse the crowd. Goyal also mentioned that the Kolkata police have taken all necessary actions under his direction and have arrested the primary suspect in the case.

“In this case, they have done everything and I am saying, everything under my command. My men have worked day and night to collect evidence. They have collected the best evidence. The main accused have been arrested,” he said.

He expressed intense frustration over the rumours circulating about the issue and added that the malicious media campaign has eroded public trust in the Kolkata Police.

“We have tried to satisfy the family but the rumours are being floated that some Mahapatra is being connected with a political Mahapatra. He is an intern who comes from a small place. His father is a primary school teacher and doesn’t have any kind of background. People are spreading these rumours and some of them are his friends, these doctors. Pathetic, I am extremely angry. We have not done anything wrong. Because of this malicious media campaign, people have lost trust in Kolkata Police. We never said there is only one person; we are waiting for evidence as we don’t have anything to support,” he said.

Goyal also noted that it goes against his principles to arrest individuals based on rumours and emphasised that they have not attempted to protect anyone involved in the case.

“I can’t just some kind of rumour can’t arrest an intern; it’s against my conscience. As far as I am concerned, my team is concerned we have done what is right. Now the case is already gone. CBI will be investigating it. We have been transparent with everyone. We wanted the students to form a seven-member committee on Sunday to share everything with them but they haven’t come up with the committee till today. It’s the most unfortunate thing–the motivated media campaign that was being run has portrayed the Kolkata Police in a very bad light. We are always with the people of Kolkata, but unfortunately, this kind of incident wouldn’t have happened if this kind of malicious campaign wasn’t run by the media. We have not tried to save anyone,” he said.

The mob also damaged a vehicle belonging to the Kolkata Police.

In a statement to ANI, the driver of the vandalised car, Badyu Jamaan, said “The crowd came suddenly and damaged the car. A brick hit me on my back when I was standing by the side of my car.”

Meanwhile, addressing the media about the rape-murder incident, CPI (M) General Secretary D Raja said, “What happened in Kolkata was a heinous crime and such crimes should not take place anywhere in the country. We are celebrating 78 years of Independence. What is the meaning of independence if we cannot provide security and protection to our own women and children? If this happens to a lady doctor in a city like Kolkata, think of the condition of our working women in the agricultural field in tribal areas. What is happening? This is a very serious issue. What the Bengal government has done so far is not satisfactory. The union government should take note and provide adequate security to our women and children.”

On August 9, a post-graduate trainee doctor was discovered dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The victim’s family claims she was raped and murdered, prompting widespread protests by doctors and medical communities across the country.

WATCH: Kolkata Doctor’s Family Recounts Heartbreaking Scene of Raped Daughter’s Body

August 14, 2024, 12:22 pm

The parents and relatives of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, who was tragically raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, have recounted their devastating experience following the news of her death on August 9.

In an interview with India Today’s Lallantop, the father of the victim revealed his suspicions arose immediately when he started receiving calls from the hospital. He recalled, “I knew something had happened to my daughter,” after being informed by hospital staff that “your daughter has died by suicide. Come immediately.” The semi-naked body of the doctor was discovered in a seminar hall at the state-run RG Kar Hospital that Friday morning.

Initially, the Kolkata Police suspected suicide but later revised their statement as further investigation revealed the true nature of the crime.

Three-Hour Wait and Disturbing Discoveries

Upon hearing the tragic news, the victim’s parents, a nearby relative, and an acquaintance rushed to the hospital, only to be kept waiting for three hours. A relative described the distressing scene, saying, “I heard her (the mother) cry aloud. When I arrived, she hugged me and cried that everything is over. She recounted receiving a call from the hospital stating her daughter had died by suicide.”

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Despite their pleas, the family was not permitted to see the body immediately. The relative added, “When we were finally allowed to enter the seminar hall, we were told we could only take a picture. The father showed me the photo, and it was horrifying—her legs were spread apart at a 90-degree angle, indicating severe physical trauma.”

Autopsy Reveals Brutal Details

The post-mortem report, a chilling document spanning four pages, revealed severe injuries consistent with “perverted sexuality” and “genital torture.” It noted that the doctor’s thyroid cartilage had been broken from strangling, and there were multiple injuries to her belly, lips, fingers, and left leg. The report also detailed that her spectacles were shattered, with glass shards penetrating her eyes.

“The report indicated bleeding from both her eyes and mouth, as well as injuries to her private parts and other areas,” the relative explained. The time of death was estimated between 3 am and 5 am on Friday. The doctor had been on night duty on August 8 and, after completing her rounds, had rested in the seminar hall around 2 am.

Calls for Justice

In response to the horrific details, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi have called for justice. Poonawalla shared the family’s ordeal on X, emphasizing, “The chilling details of brutality… Never forget. Never forgive.” Chaturvedi echoed these sentiments, urging that the accused be punished severely and that the cover-up of the crime as a suicide be addressed.

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— Priyanka Chaturvedi?? (@priyankac19) August 13, 2024

The case has now been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), with Sanjoy Roy, the accused, arrested on Saturday. Roy, who was an outsider frequently visiting the hospital, has been charged with the brutal assault and murder of the trainee doctor.

Kolkata Doctor’s Rape Murder: ‘Renovation’ Near Crime Scene At RG Kar hospital | Watch

August 14, 2024, 11:31 am

A fresh political controversy has erupted surrounding the rape and murder case of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Both Left-wing groups and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have accused hospital authorities of attempting to tamper with evidence related to the incident.

The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), both affiliated with the CPI(M), have raised concerns over renovation work that began near the seminar room where the doctor’s body was found. Protestors gathered at the hospital’s Emergency building gate, alleging that the authorities were destroying evidence to shield the perpetrators.

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While West Bengal is seething with anger, given Mamata Banerjee’s apathy and Kolkata Police’s botched cover-up attempt, RG Kar Medical College authorities break down room walls, inside the Chest Medicine Dept, where the on-duty junior doctor was subjected to brutal rape and… pic.twitter.com/j2mJyziwNt

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 13, 2024

Dr. Subarna Goswami, associated with the Left-affiliated Joint Forum of Doctors, claimed that the postmortem report indicated the victim might have been sexually assaulted by multiple individuals. “It is evident that this was not the act of a single person… she was gang-raped,” Goswami told The Indian Express, referring to observations made while with the victim’s family.

The Kolkata Police have arrested a civic volunteer, Sanjoy Roy, in connection with the case, and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has now taken over the investigation. BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Kolkata Police of attempting to cover up the crime. He alleged that the renovation work, which involved demolishing walls and a women’s toilet in the Chest Medicine Department, was a deliberate attempt to erase crucial circumstantial evidence.

The Indian Express reported that the demolition was planned to create a rest area for students, as per their demand, and was not intended to obstruct the investigation.

DYFI state secretary Minakshi Mukherjee, who led the protests at RG Kar Medical College, accused the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government of trying to protect those responsible for the crime. Suvendu Adhikari, BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, called for the resignation of Mamata Banerjee, demanding that the CBI take immediate action due to alleged tampering with evidence.

The Calcutta High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the case and directed the Kolkata Police to transfer all relevant documents. A specialized CBI team, including medical and forensic experts from Delhi, has arrived in Kolkata to commence the investigation.

In solidarity with the victim, doctors and medical students organized protests, including a nationwide shutdown of outpatient services led by the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA).

Bangladesh MP’s Murder Case: Police Makes Bone-Chilling Revelation

May 24, 2024, 1:26 pm

In a significant development in Bangladesh’s MP murder, the probe has unraveled horrifying details regarding the disappearance and suspected murder of Anwarul Azim Anar.

Who has disappeared since May 13 in West Bengal’s capital, Kolkata.

According to the investigation’s findings, the MP was allegedly killed in his city’s flat, where his body was chopped and then disposed of using multiple plastic bags.

Further, the probe findings also reveal that his body was dismembered in one of his washrooms.

Later, the group allegedly skinned the body, removed its flesh, and shredded it to prevent its identification.

Then they packed its remains into plastic bags and cut the bones into small pieces.

In addition, the police also suspect that the murderers also separated flesh from the bones and mixed it with turmeric powder to delay decomposition.

Moreover, in an attempt to remove evidence, the washroom was meticulously cleaned with acid before emptying the apartment.

What was the motive behind Azim’s killing?

According to the police, all the perpetrators reportedly came from Bangladesh, and after completing their task, they returned.

Further, some of them even checked into a hotel in Chinar Park before the murder and then, on May 17, left India.

Later, the police also learned that Azim’s murder was planned a month before. It also suspects that the MP, on that fateful night, might have been lured into a New Town flat by a woman and then murdered by killers.

Thus, pointing towards the angle of contract killing.

As for the suspects, so far, they have zeroed in on the main suspect, Md. Akhtaruzzaman (Shaheen). Who is the younger brother of the Kotchandpur Municipality mayor in Jhenaidah.

According to the reports, Shaheen had allegedly paid contract killers 4 crore taka to carry out the murder.

When did the search begin?

Meanwhile, the search for the missing MP started when Baranagar’s resident, Gopal Biswas, who happened to know the politician, reported it to the nearest local police.

According to Biswas, the MP came to Kolkata for medical treatment on May 12, and at that time, he stayed at his house.

On the next day, Anar left his home in the afternoon to see the doctor and was informed that he would come to his home for dinner.

Since May 17, his phone has become unreachable. Thus, reporting a missing complaint the following day,

Kolkata Police detains BJP MP Locket Chatterjeeen enroute to Sandeshkhali

February 23, 2024, 1:33 pm

The Kolkata Police intervened and detained Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Locket Chatterjee on Friday, along with other party leaders, as they were en route to the troubled area of Sandeshkhali. The team, comprising senior BJP leaders, aimed to visit Sandeshkhali in response to the ongoing tensions and unrest in the region.

The team, including Locket Chatterjee, MLA Agnimitra Paul, General Secretary & MLA Madhuchandra Kar, Vice-President Adv. Priyanka Tibrewal, State Secretary Sonali Murmu, State Secretary Falguni Patra, President of Mahila Morcha, and Incharge of Mahila Morcha Paromita Dutta, was scheduled to visit Sandeshkhali on the same day.

Sandeshkhali has been experiencing turmoil for over 10 days, with women protestors demanding justice for alleged atrocities committed by TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan and his associates. Accusations include “land-grab and sexual assault” under coercion. Shahjahan remains elusive, and despite efforts from state police and central agencies, he has not been apprehended.

The Calcutta High Court has recently directed a collaborative Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and West Bengal Police to investigate an assault on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Sandeshkhali. The SIT is required to present its findings by February 12.

Simultaneously, a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) team initiated a “spot-enquiry” into the incidents of violence in the Sandeshkhali area on Friday. The NHRC expressed concern over the reported human rights violations, describing them as a prima facie violation that shocks the conscience.

Earlier in the week, the NHRC issued a notice to the DGP, directing a report within two weeks regarding the detention of a journalist by police in Sandeshkhali. The Commission also tasked its DIG (investigation) to gather facts via telephone and submit findings within a week.

Kolkata police arrests professor for sending threat letter to Jadavpur University registrar

September 4, 2023, 3:24 pm

On Sunday, Kolkata Police apprehended Rana Roy, who had recently issued a threat letter to Jadavpur University Registrar Snehamanju Basu.

An officer said Roy was apprehended at a hotel in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Snehamanju Basu, the registrar at JU, recently got a threat letter regarding the arrest of a former student in connection with the death of an undergraduate student in a ragging incident at the university dormitory.

Rana Roy, on the other hand, was detained in a separate case. The arrest was made on the basis of a written complaint filed by a woman from Kolkata’s Belgachia neighborhood, according to the police.

According to the police officials, “The woman in her complaint has alleged that from 2019 until August 2023, the accused person (Rana Roy) stalked the complainant lady, made indecent gestures by exhibiting his private parts, insulted her modesty by hurling filthy expletives at her, proposed to her indecently by sending her a letter, and finally outraged her modesty on August 17, 2023, by hugging her with malafide intention inside the LIG Housing.

Moreover, the complainant made an allegation of impersonation and cheating against the accused person, who, by exhibiting a board written “WBES Gr-A, Govt of West Bengal, By Order” in his private car, impersonated himself as a superior officer of the State government.”

As per sources, Rana Roy is a professor at a college in Cooch Behar.

Six people arrested in Jadavpur University student death case

August 16, 2023, 4:17 pm

On Wednesday, six more people were arrested relating to the Jadavpur University student death case, taking the total number of arrests in the case to nine, according to the Kolkata police.

According to an official, several teams of Kolkata Police executed the operations overnight during which four people were arrested.

The arrested accused were identified as Md. Arif, a 3rd-year student of Civil engineering at Jadavpur University, Md. Asif Azmal, a 4th-year student of electrical engineering, and Ankan Sardar, a 3rd-year student of Civil engineering at Jadavpur University.

In addition to this, many raids were organised by Kolkata Police at different places in Purbo Medinipur and South 24 Parganas on Tuesday to catch three more accused.

These arrested persons were identified as Asit Sardar, Saptak Kamilya, and Suman Naskar, all former students at the university. All three ex-students fled Kolkata after the incident took place, the police added. Moreover, all six arrested persons were presented in court on Wednesday, according to the officials.

Earlier, the police arrested a person identified as Deepsekhar Dutta (19), a second-year Economics student at the university. The second arrested accused was Manotosh Ghosh (20), a second-year student of Sociology. The third arrested person is Sourav Chowdhury, also an ex-student of Jadavpur University.

The victim, Swarnodip Kundu, a first-year student of Jadavpur University, died on 10 August 10 after reportedly falling from the balcony of the university’s hostel on the night of 9 August.

Police arrested 2 more in connection with Jadavpur university student’ death case

August 13, 2023, 12:32 pm

The Kolkata Police have arrested two more people in connection with the alleged ragging and death of an 18-year-old Jadavpur University student earlier this week.

Deepshekhar Dutta, a second-year economics student, and Manotosh Ghosh, a second-year sociology student, were arrested for their claimed involvement in the incident.

Previously, the police had detained an ex-university student, Sourabh Chowdhury. He was placed in police detention until August 22 on Saturday. Chowdhury, an ex-student, was staying illegally at the hostel. In 2022, he completed his MSc in Mathematics. According to police sources, preliminary inquiry revealed that the victim was exposed to extreme ragging, and they are looking into a sexual harassment angle.

According to several social media posts, students frequently endure vulgar insults and are forced to perform sexual activities, such as stripping, during ragging, they claimed, adding that all of these angles are being investigated.

Swapnadip Kundu, a first-year undergraduate Bengali (Honours) student, fell from the balcony of the university’s main dorm building at 11:45 p.m. on August 9. He was rushed to the hospital and died around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday.

The uncle of the teenager, Arup Kundu, came forward and stated as “Swapnadip spoke to his mother on Wednesday evening and told her he was not feeling good and was scared.

“His mother asked him what had happened, and he said, ‘You please come fast. I have lots of things to tell you.’ When she called him back, the calls went unanswered. About an hour later, his parents got a call asking them to come to Kolkata as their son had suffered a fall.”

Flight attendant commits suicide over lack of job

January 22, 2023, 12:30 pm

A 27-year-old flight attendant allegedly committed suicide on Saturday by jumping off the fourth floor of a building in Kolkata. During the inquiry, it was known from the victim’s family that she was suffering from depression and mental problems for a long time due to lack of regular work for the last two years,” police said. A case of unnatural death has been registered at Kolkata’s Pragati Maidan police station.

Kolkata Police recovers over Rs. 8 crore in jewellery and cash from a businessman’s car and flat

October 17, 2022, 12:02 pm

According to the Kolkata Police, they seized over Rs. 8 crore in cash and jewellery from a businessman’s flat and a car parked at an upscale housing complex in West Bengal’s Howrah district. They added that around 20 crore was discovered in his two bank accounts, both of which have been frozen.

“₹2.2 crore cash and gold and silver jewellery were seized from a car, which was parked in the garage of Clubtown Riverdale early on Sunday. Later in the evening police raided another flat that belongs to the businessman Shailesh Pandey from where ₹5.95 crore cash was seized,” said a police officer.

Canara Bank officials filed a police complaint in Kolkata on October 14 after discovering online transactions in two bank accounts opened in the name of companies with fictitious documents at their Nardendrapur branch.

Shailesh Pandey and his brother Arvind Pandey were arrested after an investigation by Kolkata Police’s anti-bank fraud section.

“Two bank accounts in which ₹20 crore was found have also been frozen. We are yet to arrest Shailesh Pandey and his brother Arvind Pandey. They were not in the house when the raids were conducted on Sunday,” said a second officer.

The car containing the 2.2 crore was discovered in an upscale housing complex where Arvind Pandey owns a flat. Shailesh Pandey’s flat in Howrah Shibpur was later raided by police.

Sujit Goswami, a neighbour, said police broke the locks on Shailesh Pandey’s collapsible door. “Interestingly the wooden door was not locked. Police were also amazed. There were three beds in three bedrooms. Police found cash stacked in bags hidden in all the divan beds.”