Kolkata Rape-Homicide Case: On Thursday, the TMC rejected claims made by the mother and father of a lady physician who was allegedly raped and murdered. The mother and father had accused the police of protecting up the case. Nonetheless, the TMC mentioned a brand new video exhibits the household was initially happy with the investigation.
The household rapidly responded, saying the video was compelled by the police simply after the cremation. They, together with protesting docs, accused Kolkata Police of making an attempt to cover the reality by speeding the cremation.
TMC chief Shashi Panja mentioned the brand new video proves the household’s claims are false. She talked about that one other viral video alleged police supplied cash to the household, however the mother and father denied this within the new footage, insisting they solely need justice for his or her daughter.
Panja urged that politics mustn’t intrude with the case and requested for no strain to be placed on the household. She additionally criticized the BJP for utilizing the tragedy for political acquire.
The household, nonetheless, instructed a Bengali information channel that the video was staged by the police. They accused authorities of making an attempt to guard a former hospital principal concerned within the case.
Panja condemned the unfold of “pretend” movies on-line, accusing the BJP’s IT cell of pushing these narratives. She additionally criticized the discharge of the autopsy report on social media, calling it an injustice to the sufferer.
In the meantime, West Bengal Schooling Minister Bratya Basu questioned the CBI’s gradual progress within the case, regardless of receiving all vital paperwork 23 days in the past. He additionally challenged the BJP’s claims of proof tampering, asking for extra readability.
The loss of life of the physician on August 9 has sparked protests throughout the nation, with junior docs in West Bengal ceasing work in response. Panja supported their protests however hoped they might return to work quickly.
The West Bengal BJP, however, accused the state authorities of making an attempt to cowl up the case. BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya mentioned the household’s statements uncovered the TMC and police’s makes an attempt to suppress the reality.
