2 years after RG Kar horror, Bengal chief minister announces inquiry panel
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a new inquiry commission to investigate the suspicious cremation of the victim in the RG Kar rape-murder case. The probe will focus on the actions of local officials who allegedly facilitated the hurried disposal of the body two years ago.
Why it matters
This development underscores the persistent public and political demand for accountability in a high-profile case that has faced significant criticism regarding the efficacy of the initial CBI investigation.
KOLKATA: The state government will set up an inquiry commission to investigate the RG Kar rape-murder case, chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Sunday, exactly two years after the crime shook Bengal and the nation. Police will also investigate afresh the manner in which the 31-year-old trainee doctor was cremated in a hurry, allegedly to destroy evidence, the CM said.The government decided a request from the victim’s mother, Ratna Debnath, now the BJP MLA from Panihati. “She had written to me requesting a fresh investigation.
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