Fresh probe into ‘hurried’ cremation of R.G. Kar victim after CM’s intervention
Barrackpore City Police have registered an FIR to investigate the hurried cremation of a doctor murdered at R.G. Kar Medical College two years ago. The investigation follows intervention by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and allegations of criminal conspiracy.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing political tensions and concerns regarding justice and transparency in high-profile criminal investigations in West Bengal.
The Barrackpore City Police has registered an FIR in connection with the cremation of the doctor who was sexually assaulted and murdered at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata two years ago.
The FIR was lodged three days after West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari asked the police to register a fresh complaint regarding why the victim was hurriedly cremated without the consent of the family.
Addressing a gathering on August 9 to mark the second death anniversary of the doctor, the Chief Minister said the cremation at the burning ghat was originally scheduled as the third, but was subsequently advanced to the first position, leading to the body being cremated in haste.
Parents of the victim, including her mother and now Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Panihati, Ratna Debnath, were present at the event where the Chief Minister made the announcement.
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