Suvendu orders fresh probe into R.G. Kar rape-murder case
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
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. Also Read | R.G. Kar rape and murder case: CBI submits status report in Sealdah court 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. Editorial | Murder most foul: On the R.G. Kar case Adhikari claimed that the police had failed to perform their
duty in relation to this case. He also ordered a separate investigation into the alleged lapses in the cremation of the victim, and directed immediate action against those responsible.
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