Suvendu orders fresh probe into R.G. Kar rape-murder case
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a fresh investigation into the 2024 R.G. Kar rape-murder case. The decision follows a request from the victim's mother and allegations of police failure.
Why it matters
Addresses a high-profile criminal case and potential systemic failures in law enforcement and justice.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday (August 9, 2026) announced a fresh probe into the 2024 rape and murder of the doctor at the State-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital that shook the country.
Mr. Adhikari said the government took the decision on the request of the deceased doctor's mother, who is now a BJP MLA.
"Ratna Debnath had written to me, requesting a fresh investigation. After extensive discussions with the chief secretary and a team of experts, I am announcing a fresh investigation under the Special Commission Act, 1952," he said.
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Mr. Adhikari claimed that the police had failed to perform their duty in relation to this case.
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