The survivor's statement had been recorded by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sexual harassment allegations raised against the several influential men in the Malayalam film industry in the wake of the Hema Committee report.
In a recent statement, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan questioned the timing of West Bengal's introduction of a new anti-rape bill, suggesting that it may be an attempt to divert public attention from the RG Kar Medical College.
With the arrest of the former principal of KG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla asserted that a big step has been taken to serve justice to the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered in the hospital premises on August 9.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended her support for West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment Bill 2024 and said that the bill is being brought to secure the dignity of women and if Bengal is abused, it will have a ripple effect.
In her letter, Anand has proposed several suggestions aimed at strengthening the legal system to handle crimes against women, particularly focusing on rape. Her recommendations are intended to enhance the effectiveness of the justice system in addressing such cases.
Speaking to ANI on Monday, Deb said "It is a very depressing and heart-wrenching episode that a minor girl has been raped and murdered. Last Saturday, we raised the issue from the opposition side, that after the BJP came into power, the law and order situation in the state has deteriorated."
Dr Arjun Dasgupta, former President of West Bengal Doctors Forum and senior ENT surgeon, alleged an attempt of cover-up in connection with the case of rape and murder of trainee doctor at RG KAR Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata and demanded a thorough investigation into the matter.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on Monday clashed with police as they 'gheraoed' District Magistrate's (DMs) office in Cooch Behar over the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder.