# Suvendu Adhikari orders fresh probe into 2024 RG Kar doctor murder

2026-08-09T15:00:39+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced a fresh probe into the 2024 rape and murder of a doctor at state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital. The decision follows a written request from Ratna Debnath, the victim's mother, who is now a BJP MLA. Adhikari said the investigation would be conducted under the Special Commission Act, 1952. The chief minister claimed the police had failed in their duty and ordered a separate inquiry into alleged lapses during the victim's cremation. He directed immediate action against those responsible. The original case, investigated by the CBI, sparked nationwide outrage in 2024.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/suvendu-orders-fresh-probe-into-rg-kar-rape-murder-case/article71325082.ece>
- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/west-bengal/kolkata-cm-suvendu-adhikari-orders-fresh-probe-into-rg-kar-rape-and-murder-case-latest-updates-2026-08-09-1050864>
- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/west-bengal/west-bengal-cm-suvendu-orders-fresh-probe-into-rg-kar-rape-murder-case-claims-police-failed-to-perform-their-duty-4104945>
- indiatoday.in <https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/rg-kar-doctor-rape-murder-case-suvendu-adhikari-orders-fresh-probe-2967287-2026-08-09?utm_source=rss>

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