KOLKATA MURDER

Your Didi is with you, today and forever: Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over arrest of CJP leaders

Mamata Banerjee condemned the arrest of Cockroach Janata Party leaders by Delhi Police for alleged trespassing. She expressed solidarity with the youth, assuring them of her support against government oppression. Banerjee highlighted the need to protect democratic rights and accused the government of silencing dissent. Opposition leaders from various parties also criticised the government's actions regarding the arrests.

Mamata Banerjee allegedly targeted with knife, TMC files complaint

Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen filed a police complaint after a knife attack attempt on Mamata Banerjee. The complaint describes an intruder breaching security and attacking Banerjee while being intoxicated. Tannishtha Saha, identified as a Civic Volunteer, reportedly attempted to harm the former Chief Minister. TMC National Spokesperson Nilanjan Das raised concerns about law and order in the state following this incident.

Bengal CM Adhikari claims Mamata Banerjee faked leg injury during 2021 election campaign, CID to investigate

Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that Mamata Banerjee misrepresented her leg injury during the 2021 elections. He stated that reports from the hospital confirmed no fracture was present. After the bypolls on October 6, Adhikari intends to reveal documents supporting his claims. He called for the minority community’s support during his campaign in Nandigram. Adhikari aims to honor the memory of Chandrnath Rath and assure development in the area.

Gyanesh Kumar deserves Padma Bhushan at the very least for cleansing voter list: Bengal BJP chief

Samik Bhattacharya's defence of the CEC came amid a major controversy over the poll panel's functioning after reports surfaced that two election commissioners had objected to decisions allegedly taken in their names during the SIR exercise.

Calcutta HC asks state to allow Congress' Milan Pradhan to contest Nandigram bypoll

Calcutta High Court has ruled that Milan Pradhan should be allowed to contest the upcoming byelection in Nandigram. Pradhan was arrested in connection with a 2007 criminal case but is not to be treated as arrested until October 12. The High Court expressed surprise at the state’s failure to disclose Pradhan’s production warrant during earlier proceedings. Pradhan's attorney stated that he was unaware of the case pending against his client.

Nandigram bypoll: Congress candidate Milan Pradhan moves Calcutta HC seeking protection in six cases

Congress candidate Milan Pradhan seeks court protection from six registered cases. He was arrested Friday in connection with five pending non-bailable warrants. Pradhan has been remanded to judicial custody until October 3, 2026. His advocate filed a writ petition seeking protection until the elections conclude. The political battle in Nandigram is expected to continue despite his incarceration.

Calcutta HC to hear Cong's Nandigram bypoll candidate's protection plea on September 22

The Calcutta High Court will hear Congress candidate Milan Pradhan's plea for protection. He seeks relief from coercive action in five additional criminal cases. Pradhan is already in judicial custody for five other registered cases. His arrest effectively ends his campaign for the Nandigram bypoll.

Assam CM's 'deflated football' swipe at Mamata after her faction gets new poll symbol

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a swipe at Mamata Banerjee after the Election Commission froze the Trinamool Congress name and symbol amid a factional feud. He predicted Banerjee would not return to power and commented on the rival factions' new names and election symbols ahead of the October 6 West Bengal bypolls.

Nandigram by-election: Congress candidate Milan Pradhan sent to judicial custody

Congress’s Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan was sent to 14-day judicial custody till October 3 after being arrested over four pending non-bailable warrants linked to cases from the 2007 anti-land acquisition movement. Police said the cases involve serious offences, including murder, rioting and criminal intimidation

'At this rate, election will pass by': West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh takes swipe at Mamata Banerjee moving SC over symbol row

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh criticized Mamata Banerjee's Supreme Court challenge. He suggested elections will pass before her faction can contest the polls. Banerjee moved the Supreme Court over the Election Commission's interim order. The poll panel froze her party's original name and symbol amid a dispute. This development escalates political tensions ahead of upcoming by-elections.

Murshidabad murder: Bengal CM orders CID probe into Sujit Mondal killing, suspends 2 cops

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a CID probe into the gruesome killing of Sujit Mondal in Murshidabad's Dhuliyan. Mondal went missing on August 28 before his dismembered body was recovered. Three people have been arrested, while two police officers were suspended and action initiated against other personnel.

RG Kar case: Ex-Panihati civic chairman arrested

Trinamool leader Somnath Dey was arrested in Bengaluru by West Bengal Police. He is accused in the hurried cremation of a murdered young doctor in August. Dey is the third Trinamool leader arrested in connection with this sensitive case. The police registered an FIR based on a complaint filed by the victim's father. The father alleged pressure was exerted on the family for the cremation.

Former civic body chief Somnath Dey arrested in RG Kar rape-victim's cremation case

Former Panihati Municipality chairman Somnath Dey was arrested in Bengaluru on Thursday. He is accused in the hurried cremation of a rape-murder victim in 2024. Dey had been absconding since the police began their investigation into the matter. He is the third person arrested in connection with the cremation controversy. The arrest adds a new political and legal dimension to the ongoing case.

PILs being used as 'weapon': Calcutta HC on plea over Mamata Banerjee's 'comments' at rally

The Calcutta High Court questioned a PIL concerning Mamata Banerjee's alleged remarks. The court observed that public interest litigations are used as a special tool. The petitioner alleged Banerjee's comments impacted India's national interest. State counsel submitted the petitioner was not present at the rally. The court scheduled further consideration for September 14.

Kolkata Rape-Murder Horror: CM Mamata trying to divert attention by speaking nonsense says Adhir Ranjan

Kolkata murder: ‘Enough is enough,’ President Murmu expresses concerns over RG Kar Hospital horror

Kolkata murder-rape case: Main accused gave 'false and unconvincing' answers to CBI's polygraph test

CBI’s investigation into the Kolkata rape-murder case involved a polygraph test on suspect Sanjay Roy, which revealed unconvincing answers. Additional tests were conducted on former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh. The case involves the rape-murder of a woman doctor, prompting widespread protests and thorough searches and interrogations by CBI.

Kolkata rape case: SC questions timing of legal formalities, says 'extremely disturbing' to see delay in registration of unnatural death

The Supreme Court, led by CJI Chandrachud, addressed alarming delays and procedural lapses in the Kolkata murder-rape case. The unnatural death entry was delayed until night, raising concerns. Kapil Sibal, representing West Bengal, presented a timeline with videography in response to the court's concerns.

RG Kar Rape-Murder: CBI to conduct polygraph test on accused Roy

The CBI received court approval to administer a polygraph test to Sanjay Roy, accused in a trainee doctor's rape and murder at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. The probe agency has already conducted a psychoanalysis test on Roy. After finding contradictions in his statements, CBI sought to conduct polygraph tests, sources said.

Kolkata rape-murder case: SC takes suo motu cognisance of incident at RG Kar Medical College Hospital; hearing on August 20

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, with a hearing scheduled for August 20. The incident, which occurred on August 9, has sparked nationwide protests by doctors demanding justice and enhanced safety measures. The CBI is investigating, including examining the call records of former principal Sandip Ghosh. The Union Home Ministry has instructed state police to report the law and order situation every two hours amid ongoing protests and disruptions in medical services.

Kolkata rape horror: Delhi doctors' indefinite strike enters fifth day

Resident doctors in Delhi protested outside Nirman Bhawan, demanding justice and enhanced safety measures following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Representing multiple associations, these doctors decided to halt elective services while continuing essential emergency operations uninterrupted.

'Female doctors shouldn't venture out at odd hours,' Silchar Medical College says in advisory post Kolkata horror

Following a rape-murder incident in Kolkata, Assam's Silchar Medical College Hospital issued an advisory urging female staff to avoid isolated and poorly lit areas. This move has been criticized as misogynistic. Meanwhile, the Calcutta High Court ordered the CBI to take over the investigation, suggesting inadequate progress by the Kolkata Police.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Calcutta HC transfers case to CBI

Kolkata Doctor Murder Case News: On Tuesday, the Calcutta High Court ordered a CBI investigation into the rape-murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court directed the police to hand over all case documents to the CBI by 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The woman's body was found on August 9, leading to widespread protests and an indefinite strike by doctors and students across multiple states.