West Bengal Government Suspends Senior Officers Over RG Kar Hospital Case
The West Bengal government has suspended three senior IPS officers for mishandling the initial investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. The decision, announced by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, follows a departmental probe and includes allegations of bribery and unauthorized media engagement.
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In a significant development, the West Bengal government has taken disciplinary action by suspending three senior IPS officers for their alleged lapses during the initial investigation of the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
According to the Chief Minister, the officers, including former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, along with ex-deputy commissioners Indira Mukherjee and Abhishek Gupta, were found allegedly mishandling the case. Adhikari revealed that they reportedly offered money to the victim's family as a bribe and held an unauthorized press conference.
The suspension follows a departmental probe and does not affect the ongoing CBI investigation of the case, which remains under judicial review. The disciplinary proceedings will be overseen by the state home secretary, guided by the chief secretary.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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