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Amidst ongoing protests by junior doctors in Kolkata over the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital, a TMC leader has accused Left and Ultra-left youth organisations of plotting an attack on the protesting doctors. The TMC leader, Kunal Ghosh, claimed the alleged conspiracy aims to defame the West Bengal government and has urged the police to prevent ‘outsiders’ from entering the protest site. Subsequently, the Kolkata Police arrested a CPI(M) leader and another individual based on Ghosh’s claims.

Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, has been implicated in a 2017 molestation case in Hong Kong. While Ghosh was acquitted in Hong Kong, the incident, along with allegations of financial irregularities and organ trafficking at RG Kar Hospital, raise serious questions about his conduct and leadership.

Former IAS officer and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Jawhar Sircar has resigned from his post in the Rajya Sabha, citing the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, along with concerns about corruption within the party and West Bengal government. He expressed deep disappointment with the government’s response and cited a lack of faith in the party leadership.

Sanjoy Roy, the civic volunteer arrested in connection with the rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in Kolkata, is likely to plead ‘not guilty’ in court, according to his lawyer. Roy has consistently maintained his innocence during a polygraph test conducted by the CBI and claims he was framed. However, evidence against him includes his bluetooth earphones found at the crime scene, his blood and skin under the victim’s nails, injury marks on his body, and a psychological test that declared him a ‘sexual pervert’.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has requested permission from a Kolkata court to conduct a polygraph test on an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) suspected of aiding the primary accused in the rape and death of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The ASI is believed to have close ties with the primary accused and may have helped cover up the crime.

The BJP has demanded a polygraph test for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goel, alleging a cover-up in the investigation of a trainee doctor’s rape and murder at RG Kar Hospital. The BJP also condemned the use of force by police against protesters demanding justice for the victim and Banerjee’s resignation. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability.

The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights has demanded action against an individual who allegedly threatened to rape the minor daughter of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, offering a ₹10 crore reward for carrying out the act. The threat was made during a protest rally against the brutal rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, highlighting the escalation of tensions and the politicization of the tragedy.

The polygraph test of Sanjay Roy, a key accused in the rape and murder case of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College, has been postponed due to technical issues. The test was scheduled for Saturday but will be rescheduled, possibly for Sunday. Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, is alleged to have been married multiple times and is known for his connections within the police force. Meanwhile, the CBI is investigating alleged financial irregularities at the medical college, which are believed to be linked to the former principal, Sandip Ghosh. The case has sparked widespread protests and is being closely monitored by the Supreme Court.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been granted permission by the Calcutta High Court to conduct lie detector tests on four colleagues of the deceased doctor in the Kolkata rape and murder case. These colleagues, who had dinner with the victim on the day of the incident, have given contradictory statements, raising suspicions about their involvement. The CBI aims to understand if they have any role in tampering with evidence and what transpired in the hours leading up to the doctor’s death.

The mother-in-law of Sanjoy Roy, the arrested civic volunteer accused of raping and murdering a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital, has expressed doubts about her son-in-law’s capacity to commit the crime alone. She alleges a strained relationship with Roy, citing a past incident where he allegedly caused her daughter’s miscarriage. The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case on the incident on Tuesday, while Roy is scheduled to undergo a polygraph test.