Parents of the RG Kar rape-murder victim allege Dr. Abesh Banerjee, nephew of former CM Mamata Banerjee, was involved in concealing evidence. They demand CBI summon him as probe into alleged "larger conspiracy" expands.
A senior Tamil Nadu police officer, R V Ramya Bharathi, is facing criticism after a video showed her laughing before a press briefing on a brutal girl's rape-murder case. The incident has intensified scrutiny on officials amid public anger.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the CBI to form a three-member SIT within 48 hours to investigate alleged lapses by state police and hospital authorities in the RG Kar rape-murder case. The SIT will probe evidence destruction and submit a report by June 25.
Calcutta HC has ordered CBI to submit all investigation documents, audio, video, and photos related to the RG Kar rape-murder case. The court will decide on further probe on Thursday. Victim's parents' request to visit the crime spot was denied for now.
Delhi Police recreated the crime scene at the southeast Delhi home of a senior IRS officer where his 22-year-old daughter was allegedly raped and murdered by a former domestic worker. The accused was brought to the house around 10am and spent approximately three hours describing how he entered the flat and committed the crime. Police have traced the accused's mobile phone to a shop in Rajasthan's Rajgarh and sent it for forensic examination. The victim was struck on the head with a heavy study lamp, raped while unconscious, and strangled with a charger cable.
