Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04am on 27 Aug 2024,Tuesday India
Kolkata is under intense security as over six thousand police personnel were deployed before the 'Nabanna Abhijan' protest, led by the Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj, demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation following the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital. Four individuals were arrested for allegedly planning violence. Police implemented a three-layer security system at Nabanna, with barricades and oil-coated barriers to prevent protesters from scaling them. Drones, robocops, and anti-riot vehicles are on standby as law enforcement closely monitors the situation.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:53am on 27 Aug 2024,Tuesday India
A 20-year-old nursing student was found unconscious and severely injured near Champak Ground in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, on Tuesday. She was taken to the district hospital, where multiple injuries suggest a possible sexual assault. The incident has led to protests by the nursing community in Ratnagiri, with nurses and hospital staff demanding the death penalty for the attackers. The case is under investigation, and authorities are working to identify and apprehend the suspects. The attack has triggered widespread outrage and calls for severe action against those responsible.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:51am on 27 Aug 2024,Tuesday India
Kolkata turned into a fortress as over 6,000 police personnel were deployed, along with water cannons and drones, to monitor the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ march on Tuesday. Students and government employees are demanding the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College earlier this month. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged that four student activists distributing food at Howrah station went missing, holding Banerjee responsible. No permission was sought for the rally, with authorities on high alert across the city.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:26am on 27 Aug 2024,Tuesday India
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has completed a second round of polygraph tests on Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, in connection with the rape and murder of a woman doctor. The test was conducted by a team from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory. The CBI had earlier conducted a polygraph test on arrested accused Sanjay Roy. Searches were also carried out at multiple locations linked to Ghosh and his relatives. An FIR was filed against Ghosh on August 24, following Calcutta High Court directives.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:14am on 27 Aug 2024,Tuesday India
Kangana Ranaut, director and lead actor of 'Emergency', has received death threats from extremist Sikh groups. A viral video threatens her with beheading, referencing Indira Gandhi's assassination. Ranaut has sought police protection and filed a complaint. The film's trailer has sparked outrage among some Sikh groups, objecting to the portrayal of Khalistani militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale as a terrorist. The movie, releasing on September 6, is based on the Emergency era and Gandhi's rule. Police are investigating the matter. Ranaut's team is taking necessary precautions to ensure her safety.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:08am on 27 Aug 2024,Tuesday India
Tensions prevail in West Bengal as students' organization Paschimbanga Chhatro Samaj insists on holding a peaceful 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally today, demanding CM Mamata Banerjee's resignation over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor. The rally aims to seek justice and arrest of those responsible. However, the Kolkata Police has rejected the rally application citing concerns over law and order. The students' organization remains adamant, posing a challenge to the administration. The situation remains volatile as the city braces for potential clashes. Key demands include CM's resignation and swift action against the perpetrators.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:05am on 27 Aug 2024,Tuesday India
An FIR has been filed against contractor Jaydeep Apte and structural consultant Chetan Patil after the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, collapsed just eight months post-inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The FIR includes charges of fraud, collusion, and endangering public safety under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The Public Works Department (PWD) reported that poor construction quality and rusted nuts and bolts caused the collapse. Despite concerns raised by locals, tourists, and a PWD assistant engineer warning about the statue's deteriorating condition, no preventive action was taken, leading to the statue's eventual failure.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:47am on 27 Aug 2024,Tuesday India
Nabanna, the West Bengal Secretariat, has been heavily secured as students plan a protest demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation over the government's response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. More than 6,000 police personnel from Kolkata and Howrah have been deployed, along with combat forces, Rapid Action Force (RAF), Quick Reaction Teams (QRT), and water cannons. The area around Nabanna is fortified with three-layered security and barricades at 19 locations. Drones are being used for surveillance to manage the situation during the protest, which is organized by the Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:26pm on 26 Aug 2024,Monday India
Kolkata Police civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, accused in the rape-murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College, faced a polygraph test on August 25. The test reportedly highlighted multiple false and unconvincing answers from Roy, who claimed the doctor was already dead when he reached the seminar hall. Despite his initial confession and assistance in reconstructing the crime scene, Roy has since denied involvement, alleging a frame-up. The CBI, examining inconsistencies in his statements and evidence, has sought court approval for further lie-detector tests on other suspects. Roy remains in custody.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:00pm on 26 Aug 2024,Monday India
A 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, collapsed at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde blamed strong winds for the incident, as the area has faced heavy rain and gusty winds recently. Opposition parties, however, criticized the government, alleging poor construction quality. They demanded an investigation into the incident. Shinde assured that a new statue would be erected soon, and a thorough probe would be conducted to address the concerns raised by the opposition.