CBI Takes Over Probe in Alleged Rape and Murder of Woman Doctor in Kolkata

Hours after the Kolkata High Court's order, the CBI took over the investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run medical college. This comes amid allegations of a botched state police probe and widespread protests and strikes by doctors demanding justice and protection.

Hours after the Kolkata High Court's direction, the CBI on Tuesday took over the investigation of the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run medical college in Kolkata.

Following the court's order, the agency quickly formalized their takeover, asking the state police to hand over the case documents. Officials confirmed that a team from Delhi, including forensic scientists and medical experts, will arrive in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Earlier in the day, the High Court mandated that the state police transfer the case diary to the CBI by 10 AM on Wednesday due to allegations of a flawed probe and concerns of a potential cover-up. The body of the postgraduate trainee doctor, who was reportedly raped and murdered in a seminar hall of the RG Kar hospital, was found on Friday morning, leading to the arrest of a civic volunteer the following day.