R.G. Kar case: CBI questions two former Kolkata Police DCPs, ex-CP summoned next week
The CBI is investigating former Kolkata Police officials regarding allegations of evidence destruction in the R.G. Kar Hospital rape-murder case. Investigators are reviewing the sequence of events from the night of the crime through the victim's cremation.
Why it matters
This case highlights critical concerns regarding police accountability and the integrity of high-profile criminal investigations in India.
The CBI on Friday (June 19, 2026) questioned two former Deputy Commissioners of the Kolkata Police as part of its probe into charges of evidence destruction and attempts to shield the real culprits in the R.G. Kar Hospital rape-murder case , a senior official said.
The report relies on official statements from the CBI and provides a factual account of the ongoing investigation without emotive language.
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