Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: Sandip Ghosh main perpetrator of corruption, says BJP

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has informed a court that Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, was involved in a 'criminal nexus' with other accused individuals for 'wrongful gain.'

This revelation is part of a larger corruption investigation at RG Kar, which followed the August 9 rape-murder of a trainee doctor by Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer. More here.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Durga Vahini – Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) is holding a protest march against RG Kar Medical College & Hospital rape-murder case in Kolkata, reports ANI. See visuals.

Sanjay Roy, the main suspect in the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has reportedly denied any involvement during a polygraph test conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

India Today, citing unnamed sources, reported that Sanjay Roy fled the scene after discovering the body of post-graduate trainee doctor at the hospital. Read more.

West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has claimed that the former principal is the main perpetrator of corruption and violence in the hospital, reports ANI.

"The kind of facts that are coming out about Sandeep Ghosh show that he was involved in rackets for a long time. Evidence can be gathered from those who were working along with him. More names will come out as the enquiry in this case proceeds. Sandip Ghosh is the main perpetrator of corruption and violence. Many people who were earlier scared are now speaking on the case," he says.

The death of 28-year-old Bikram Bhattacharjee from West Bengal's Konnagar who died at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Friday after being hit by a truck, has sparked controversy.

The incident took place a day after the state health department reportedly had to close down help desks at all the five medical colleges in Kolkata following the agitation of ‘Joint Platform of Doctors’. More details.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Four theme-based sub-groups have been created on the recommendations of the National Task Force to address the concerns of doctors in the wake of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital.

The Union health ministry on Thursday issued an office memorandum notifying the four sub-groups and their themes - strengthening infrastructure of medical institutions, strengthening security systems in medical institutions, revamping working conditions of health care professionals and strengthening of legal framework across all states.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: People are signing on protest signature boards demanding justice for the victim of the brutal rape and murder at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital on the occasion of Hindu deity Ganesh Chaturthi Puja in Kolkata.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: TMC leader Derek O'Brien has questioned the CBI on the time taken to file a chargesheet and the lack of progress shown in the case which they took over from the Kolkata police.

"When is CBI filing a charge-sheet in the RG Kar hospital rape and murder case and putting the accused on trial? When?" he posted on X.

The CBI is yet to conclude its investigation on the rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar hospital.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Central Bureau of Investigation is required to submit a progress report to Calcutta high court on September 17 regarding their probe into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The West Bengal state medical council has served former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh a show cause notice. If they do not receive a satisfactory reply in 3 days then his registration will be cancelled.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: A CBI lawyer caught flak from a court in Sealdah after delaying the proceedings for 50 minutes regarding the bail application of Sanjay Roy.

In a post on social media, the TMC added, “Where was the Investigating Officer? Where was the counsel? Nowhere to be seen! This is how utterly disinterested the CBI is when it comes to handling the case.”

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP held a chakka jam against CM Banerjee for an hour on Friday.

Vehicular traffic movement was disrupted across West Bengal when BJP activists blocked roads in various points in Kolkata and various districts demanding the resignation of CM Mamata Banerjee who also holds the health and home department portfolios.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Friday criticised the “nature of politics” surrounding the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, calling it “unacceptable”.

Speaking to ANI, Sanghavi emphasised that ensuring women's safety is "our duty," particularly under the leadership of a female Chief Minister.

“Providing safety to women and girls is our duty, especially when there is a female CM; everyone expects from her... The type of politics being done (in Bengal in the RG Kar Medical College & Hospital rape-murder case) is not acceptable,” he said.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh, in conversation with news agency PTI, called for action against the Kolkata commissioner of police for misleading people by giving false statements.

"Mamata Banerjee is using her 'soldiers' and advisors... how can a senior IPS officer lie, mislead people, influence the inquiry," he said.

He was referring to claims by the victim's family that the police had offered them bribes in order to stay quiet about a rushed cremation that they alleged was an attempt to cover up the crime.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The BJP leader called into question the demolition of a doctors' room and toilets adjacent to the crime scene at RG Kar hospital, on Friday.

"The victim was murdered on the intervening night of August 8 and August 9. Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College, issued a letter on August 10 for demolition of the doctors' room, doctors' toilet and staff toilet adjacent to the seminar room," he said.

He alleged that an inspection was carried out on the same day as the demolition in an attempt to destroy evidence. He also stated that chief minister Mamata Banerjee and the Kolkata police commissioner were complicit.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The BJP on Friday renewed its call for West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee to step down, saying that a fair probe into the RG Kar rape and murder case was not possible under her leadership.

Their demand for her resignation was fueled by claims by the victims parents that the case was covered up by hurriedly cremating the body and that Kolkata police had offered them bribes to keep quiet.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The youth, student and women's wings of the CPI(M) on Friday held an impromptu sit-in at Howrah, after the police stopped their march to the health department's office in the city.

The members of the CPI(M) were protesting the delayed justice in the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital on August 9.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday questioned the West Bengal government for the lack of fast track courts for crimes against women.

He had such courts only exist in 5-6 districts in the state and only recently had the state sent fresh proposals for more districts.

"Matter came to the Supreme Court. Then (West Bengal Chief Minister) Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter about the need for fast track courts. The scheme (for fast track special courts) already exists," he told news agency PTI.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: A Kolkata court on Friday rejected the bail plea of prime accused Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case, and remanded him to judicial custody for 14 days till September 20.

Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested by the Kolkata Police for his alleged involvement in the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital on August 9.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The Supreme Court is listed to hold its next hearing on the brutal RG Kar case on September 9.

The apex court which took suo moto cognisance of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, will review the investigation done by the CBI.

The bench comprises Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.

The hearing takes place in the wake of a recent application filed by the Centre alleging "unpardonable" non-cooperation by the West Bengal government in extending logistical support to the CISF, tasked with providing security at the hospital.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday targeted his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee over the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata, saying “we need action, not just words.”

Highlighting that safety was a fundamental human right, he urged the West Bengal CM to ensure women's safety in the state and take timely action. He also pointed out cases solved in short periods of time in Gujarat and taunted the West Bengal CM's track record in dealing with such issues as compared to his state.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: The third ‘Reclaim the Night’ protest will take place on September 8, with thousands of women joining to demand justice for the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar hospital, Kolkata.

The first such protest had been interrupted by mob violence and vandalism, which is currently under CBI investigation.

Kolkata rape-murder case live updates: West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose has referred the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024’ to President Droupadi Murmu for her consideration.

The bill was passed unanimously in the West Bengal assembly on September 3, in response to the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata.

The bill entails severe punishment such as life sentence without parole for rape convicts and death penalty for rape convicts whose actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state.