Doctor Rape-Murder Case Highlights: Anti-rape bill by Bengal govt gets support but Oppn also calls it 'diversionary tactic'

CBI arrests ex-RG Kar Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh over 'financial irregularities'

The CBI on Monday arrested former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh and three others in connection with the alleged financial irregularities at the facility, which is under intense scrutiny over alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor there last month.

Officials said the three others who have been arrested are Ghosh's security guard Afsar Ali (44), and hospital vendors Biplav Singha (52) and Suman Hazara (46) who used to supply material to the hospital.

Monday was the 15th day of Ghosh's questioning by the agency. From the agency's Salt Lake office, the 53-year-old was taken to the CBI's Nizam Palace office in Kolkata, which houses the agency's anti-corruption wing, and was arrested.

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Don't speak ill of protestors: Abhishek to TMC leaders

Kolkata, Sep 2 (PTI) Senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday asked party leaders not to speak ill of any agitator from the medical fraternity and civil society in the wake of mounting street protests in West Bengal following the rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run hospital.

Banerjee, the national general secretary of the party, issued a statement on his official X handle amid reports of senior party leaders making scathing remarks against protestors hitting the streets over the issue.

"Public representatives across party lines need to be more HUMBLE and SYMPATHETIC. I urge everyone in @AITCofficial not to speak ill of anyone from the MEDICAL FRATERNITY OR CIVIL SOCIETY," the Diamond Harbour MP said.

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Beginning of the end: Bengal Guv after arrest of ex-RG Kar hospital principal

West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose on Monday night described the arrest of ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh as the beginning of the end.

The CBI on Monday arrested Ghosh and three others in connection with the alleged financial misconduct at the establishment

"This is the beginning of the end," Bose told PTI, without elaborating.

(PTI)

'Middle stump out': TMC MP in party's crossfire after arrest of ex-R G Kar principal

'The great escape'? BJP leader claims Kolkata CP left through Police HQ 'backdoor' due to protests

Former Calcutta HC judge and current BJP MP asked to 'go back' by student protesters

Mamata Banerjee govt to table anti-rape bill in Assembly today

The Mamata Banerjee government will table the anti-rape bill in the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday.

The proposed legislation seeks capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state.

Additionally, it stipulates a life sentence without parole for those convicted of rape and gangrape.

Titled the 'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024,' the legislation aims to strengthen protections for women and children by revising and introducing new provisions related to rape and sexual offences.

(PTI)

Former ASG writes to CJI suggesting ways to facilitate swift action in cases of crimes against women

Mamata govt tables anti-rape bill in Bengal Assembly

Fire breaks out at Nizam Palace, building where Kolkata CBI office is located, as per multiple media reports

Any common person with logic will support this bill: Mamata in Bengal Assembly

When I spoke to the victim's family, I had asked them for a week's time to arrest all perpetrators: Mamata

Police arrested Sanjoy Roy within 12 hours, the CM further said in the Assembly.

Ask the Governor to approve the bill, we shall ensure implementation, says CM to LoP Suvendu Adhikari

Bengal has 52 fast-track courts dedicated to women: Mamata in Assembly

Bengal is leading the charge in stricter anti-rape bills: Abhishek Banerjee

Listen to Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's speech in the Assembly

Bengal govt names anti-rape bill Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024

Bengal CM lists incidents of rape in several BJP-ruled states in the country in Bengal Assembly

'Bengal has always led the country in implementing reforms,' says Mamata; lists achievements in Sati and child marriage reforms.

2.56 per cent of criminals are convicted in rape cases in India: Mamata Banerjee

If you bad mouth Bengal, you will also feel the effects: Mamata to Oppn

Some rape accused are welcomed with garlands after release: Mamata in dig at BHU case in which members of BJP's IT Cell were the accused

Kolkata is the safest city in the country, claims Bengal CM in Assembly

Ask Modi to resign, he is a 'national shame': Mamata

'Asking you with folded hands to listen to the new provisions': Mamata to BJP MLAs

We have used all the money the Centre has granted to the state from the Nirbhaya fund: Mamata

The anti-rape Bill aims at quick investigation, fast justice delivery and enhanced punishment: Bengal CM Mamata in assembly.

If this amendment is passed and approved, it will be a milestone for India: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee ends her speech on new anti-rape bill in Bengal Assembly

Once this Bill is passed, we will form special Aparajita Task Force from among police to ensure time-bound completion of probe: Mamata

Demand resignation of PM, HM and CMs of states that have not been able to implement effective legislations to safeguard women: Mamata

Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari suggests amendments to Bengal's Aparajita Bill

Bengal Assembly passes anti-rape bill 'Aparajita'

LoP Suvendu Adhikari accuses Bengal govt of getting rid of evidences in R G Kar case

'You do not want conviction. This bill is 'only eyewash', says LoP Suvendu

CBI asks for 10-day custody of accused in R G Kar hospital financial irregularities case

RG Kar Medical College and Hospital financial irregularities case: There is a large nexus that needs to exposed and hence we are asking for interrogation. We have just arrested 4 people. There is a large nexus. We need their custody to unearth the entire nexus - CBI tells custody CBI has sought 10-day custody of the 4 accused.

CBI gets 8-day custody of Sandip Ghosh, 3 others in RG Kar financial irregularities case

RG Kar Medical College and Hospital financial irregularities case: RG Kar Medical College and Hospital's former principal Sandip Ghosh and 3 others brought back to CBI Crime Branch office from Alipore Judges Court in Kolkata. The court granted 8-day Police custody of Ghosh and 3 others in the matter.

MHA files appeal in SC, says Bengal govt not providing basic facilities to CISF deployed at hospital

Ministry of Home Affairs files application in the #RGKARmedical suo Motu case before #SupremeCourt stating that CISF personnel do not have proper accommodation & basic facilities and if requests are not met then contempt action be initiated against state govt officials

Suvendu leads BJP protest in Kolkata against Mamata, demands she quit CM post

West Bengal Health Department suspends RG Kar Medical College and Hospital's former principal Dr Sandip Ghosh

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh met three of the junior doctors, who protested at BB Ganguly Street in Kolkata, demanding resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal

RG Kar: 13-km human chain formed, Left workers scuffle with police in another rally

Demanding justice for the deceased woman medic of R G Kar Hospital, thousands of people, including doctors and paramedics of private facilities, formed a 13-km human chain along an arterial city road on Tuesday, an unprecedented event in the city's history in recent years. (PTI)