West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refuted allegations that she offered money to the family of a deceased doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. She claims the controversy is part of a larger conspiracy involving the Centre and CPI-M. The ongoing issue has prompted demands for her resignation and raised concerns about procedural lapses in the investigation.
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- Mamata Banerjee denied offering money to the family of the deceased doctor and stated she only discussed compensation in line with a court order.
- Banerjee emphasized that her visit to the victim’s family was to offer support and discuss potential memorial actions, not financial aid.
- She expressed a desire to resolve the issue through discussion rather than taking action against individuals.
- Banerjee claimed Kolkata Commissioner of Police Vineet Kumar Goyal wanted to resign due to the situation and emphasized the need for effective law and order management.
- The BJP has called for Banerjee’s resignation and an impartial probe into the allegations, including a polygraph test.
- Banerjee alleged that the ongoing protests were part of a conspiracy by the Centre and CPI-M and criticized the Reclaim the Night movement for creating disturbances.
- The Supreme Court flagged procedural irregularities in the postmortem report, including missing paperwork and improper preservation of evidence.
- Chief Justice Chandrachud questioned the absence of a mandatory “challan” form and demanded explanations from the CBI regarding these lapses.
- Kapil Sibal, representing the Bengal government, requested additional time to address the missing paperwork and informed the court of ongoing issues due to doctors’ strikes.
- The Supreme Court directed the CBI to submit a fresh status report on the investigation by September 18, 2024, to address the concerns raised during the hearing.
