Two top women officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have taken charge of the investigation into the rape-murder case of a doctor in Kolkata. Sampat Meena, a 1994 batch IPS officer who previously handled the Hathras and Unnao rape cases, is leading the investigation team. She is joined by Seema Pahuja, an Additional Superintendent of Police known for securing convictions in high-profile cases, including the Gudiya case in Himachal Pradesh. The officers are working with a 25-member team to ensure justice is served.

The Calcutta High Court has allowed the CBI to conduct a polygraph test on Sanjay Roy, accused in the rape-murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, was arrested after the doctor’s body was found on August 9. The CBI has not yet set a date for the test. Roy is currently in police custody for 14 days. The High Court transferred the investigation from Kolkata Police to the CBI on August 14. The process for the polygraph test is still ongoing.

The Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express narrowly escaped a collision near Siliguri, West Bengal, on August 19, 2024. The incident occurred when the train found itself on the same track as an oil tanker train near Sahudangi, close to New Jalpaiguri Junction. Quick action by the tanker train's guard prevented the collision, causing panic among passengers. The incident is believed to have been caused by a signal failure. Indian Railways has launched an inquiry into the matter. No injuries were reported, and officials are reviewing procedures to prevent future incidents.

Seema Pahuja, the CBI officer known for her role in the Hathras case, has joined the investigation into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's R G Kar Medical College. The CBI is interrogating former medical college principal Sandeep Ghosh, who has been summoned for the fourth time. The move comes after the Kolkata High Court handed over the case to the CBI. Despite extensive investigations, no arrests have been made yet. Pahuja’s appointment is seen as a significant step in addressing the high-profile case.

Hundreds of doctors in India continued their protests on August 19, demanding stricter laws to protect healthcare workers from violence and justice for a trainee doctor raped and killed at Kolkata's R G Kar Medical College. Holding placards reading "Justice delayed is justice denied," they clashed with police while attempting to offer free outpatient services outside the New Delhi Health Ministry. Demonstrations, including candlelight marches and non-emergency patient refusals, have spread nationwide. Doctors call for stronger legal protections and increased hospital security. The government has promised to review their demands through a committee.

An elephant died in West Bengal’s Jhargram district after being attacked with spiked rods and fireballs by a local 'Hulla' team. The practice, intended to drive away wild animals, was banned by the Supreme Court in 2018. The incident occurred after elephants entered Raj College Colony, causing property damage and killing an elderly resident. Despite the Forest Department's intervention, including tranquilizer darts, the elephant suffered severe injuries from a fire-tipped iron rod. Conservationist Prerna Singh Bindra criticized the delay in treatment and the continued use of banned methods, highlighting the ongoing issue of human-wildlife conflict.

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was killed in a terror attack on a patrol party in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district. The joint patrol, consisting of CRPF and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, came under fire from terrorists in the Dadu area. Following the attack, security forces launched a counter-terror operation to neutralize the assailants. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region, where encounters between terrorists and security personnel remain frequent. The operation is currently ongoing, with additional forces deployed to secure the area.

A Kolkata court has granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) permission to conduct a lie detector test on Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The horrific crime, discovered on August 9, sparked national outrage and led to the case being transferred from the Kolkata Police to the CBI. Roy was arrested soon after the crime, and the CBI sought the polygraph test to gather more evidence. The vandalism at the hospital on August 15 further complicated the investigation, with the CBI now in charge.

A post-mortem report on the junior doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College revealed sixteen external and nine internal injuries, along with signs of manual strangulation and smothering. The report, conducted on August 9, confirmed the cause of death as homicidal, with evidence of forceful penetration. Injuries included abrasions on the cheeks, neck, and private parts. The case, now under the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), was initially handled by the Kolkata Police, whose investigation faced heavy criticism. The report was signed by three senior forensic experts.

Advocates from the Calcutta High Court staged a protest march on Monday demanding justice for the junior doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. The protestors, holding banners, demanded the immediate arrest and punishment of the accused. Advocate Mousami Choudhry voiced the collective sentiment, insisting on swift justice. A similar protest was held in Siliguri, where women activists denounced the horrific crime. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues to probe the case using advanced techniques, with the Supreme Court set to hear the matter on August 20.