Rape and murder case in Kolkata live: BJP demands resignation of Prime Minister Mamata

Kolkata Rape and Murder Case Live Updates: Kolkata Deputy Commissioner of Police Ram Thapa arrived at the CBI office in CGO Complex in Kolkata early today.

Update on Kolkata rape and murder case: Manas Kumar Bandyopadhyay, Director of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, arrives at CBI Anti-Corruption Wing in Kolkata.

Kolkata rape and murder case live updates: It takes more than just comments to make a real impact: RJD's Manoj Jha on PM Modi's remarks on crimes against women.

Update on the Kolkata rape and murder case: BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar has intensified his attacks on the ruling Trinamool Congress party in West Bengal and announced a series of protests against the alleged rape and murder of a doctor in a government hospital two weeks ago.

According to Majumdar, who is also a Union minister, the protests will be held across the state from August 28 to September 4.

Majumdar demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claiming that she was unable to ensure the safety of women. He announced that the BJP would begin a sit-in at the Esplanade in Kolkata on August 28, while the party's women's wing plans to shut the gates of the State Commission for Women's Office.

Latest news on the Kolkata rape and murder case: “The number of crimes against women is increasing. I welcome the Prime Minister's announcement that a strict law is required,” said Assam Chief Minister Himanata Sarma.

He further noted, “My only comment is that a time limit of six months should be fixed for all processes like investigation, prosecution, trial and conviction in crimes against women. Only then will we be able to reduce such crimes.”

Kolkata rape and murder case update: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday advocated the need for a stricter law to combat crimes against women, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for such legislation. Sarma stressed that in cases of crimes against women, all legal processes – including investigation, chargesheet, trial and conviction – should be completed within six months.

Kolkata rape and murder case live updates: Kolkata Police have stepped up security ahead of the Nabanna Abhijan rally call on Tuesday.

The rally is expected to clash with the conduct of the UGC-NET exam from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.

Update on the Kolkata rape and murder case: TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya on Tuesday described the planned Nabanna Abhijan rally as “illegal and an attempt to foment widespread unrest in Kolkata”.

“The call for this rally was spread on social media by Chhatra Samaj, which has not informed the police about its plans. We all want justice for the victim and exemplary punishment for the perpetrators. The case has been handed over to the CBI and the demand for the CM's resignation is politically motivated,” she said.

Update on Kolkata rape and murder case: Akhtar Ali, former deputy superintendent of the medical college, alleges that the former principal conspired with his accomplices and issued tenders for the construction of food stalls, cafes, canteens and urinals without the permission of the health department and the college council.

Update on Kolkata rape and murder case: The CBI has resumed questioning of former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Dr Sandip Ghosh and vice principal Sanjay Vashisth as part of the ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities at the institute.

The agency claimed to have found a large amount of evidence of the alleged financial irregularities. “After yesterday's search operations, we have several questions for them,” the official told PTI.

Live updates on Kolkata rape and murder case: Dr. Ananda Sankar Bandyopadhyay, Deputy Head of Polio Team, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, expressed deep shame and sadness over the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata.

“Nobody understands the suffering of patients better than doctors, nurses and paramedical staff. I stand in solidarity with those who demand safety and dignity in their workplace. I am saddened by the suffering of the people and I hope that the situation will improve soon,” he told news agency PTI.

Update on Kolkata rape and murder case: As the CBI continues to investigate the alleged rape and murder and other financial irregularities involving former school principal Dr Sandip Ghosh, reports reveal how far the agency has come in the case so far. Read more

Latest information on the rape and murder case in Kolkata: In protest against the alleged rape and murder of a doctor, the Bengal BJP has announced a series of protests in the state starting August 28.

Demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her alleged failure to address the issue of women's safety, BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar said the party would begin a sit-in in Kolkata's Esplanade area on August 28 while the party's women's wing would lock the gates of the State Commission for Women's Affairs office.

Kolkata rape and murder case update: Days after the central government directed all hospitals to review their safety protocols and increase their security forces by up to 25%, a junior doctor and a paramedical officer in Delhi were allegedly physically assaulted by a patient's attendant. Read more

Update on Kolkata rape and murder case: Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, claimed during the lie detector test that the victim was already dead when she reached the seminar hall of the institution. Read more

Kolkata Rape and Murder Case Live Updates: Representatives of the television industry in West Bengal on Sunday took out a candlelight march against the rape and murder incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

The protesters demanded harsh punishment for the accused and the resignation of the West Bengal Health Minister.