The Kolkata Police has summoned Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Shekhar Ray for allegedly spreading misinformation about the investigation into the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. This comes after Ray raised questions about the conduct of the Kolkata Police's investigation and demanded custodial interrogation of the former Principal of the medical college and the Police Commissioner. The demand has created a rift within the party, with prominent TMC leader Kunal Ghosh strongly opposing it.
Alleged Misinformation Case: TMC MP Summoned by Kolkata Police
The Kolkata Police has summoned Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament (MP) Sukhendu Shekhar Roy for allegedly spreading misinformation about the investigation into the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Background
On June 1, 2022, a 20-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor was found unconscious in the bathroom of the hospital's hostel. She later succumbed to her injuries, and an investigation was launched into the incident.
Allegations by TMC MP
TMC MP Sukhendu Shekhar Roy has raised questions about the conduct of the Kolkata Police's investigation and demanded custodial interrogation of former Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Dr. Sailaja Dasgupta and Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal.
Party Rift
Roy's demand has created a rift within the TMC, with prominent leader Kunal Ghosh strongly opposing it. Ghosh has accused Roy of "playing into the BJP's hands" and damaging the party's reputation.
Summons from Kolkata Police
Following Roy's allegations, the Kolkata Police has summoned him for interrogation on July 6, 2022, under Sections 505 (statements conducing to public mischief) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code.
FAQs
1. Why was the TMC MP summoned by Kolkata Police? For allegedly spreading misinformation about the investigation into the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor.
2. What are the allegations made by the MP? He questioned the investigation's conduct and demanded custodial interrogation of the former medical college principal and police commissioner.
3. Why has a rift emerged within the TMC? Prominent TMC leader Kunal Ghosh has opposed Roy's allegations, accusing him of harming the party's reputation.
4. What sections of the IPC has the MP been charged under? Section 505 (statements conducing to public mischief) and Section 120B (criminal conspiracy).
5. What is the current status of the investigation into the doctor's death? The investigation is still ongoing. Several arrests have been made, and the Kolkata Police have assured that all culprits will be brought to justice.
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