Kolkata Police warn Barkha Dutt against 'fake news' over medic rape-murder case
Kolkata: The Kolkata Police has issued a warning to journalist Barkha Dutt, threatening legal action over a post she shared on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the recent rape and murder case at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Dutt had claimed that the emergency room where the crime took place had been destroyed by a violent mob, adding that multiple doctors reported the police did nothing to intervene.
In response, the Kolkata Police clarified that the crime scene was actually a seminar room, which remains untouched, and urged Dutt not to spread misinformation. They further warned that legal action would be taken against her if she continued to disseminate false information.
Crime of Scene is Seminar Room which is intact and has not been touched. Don’t spread fake news. We will take legal action. https://t.co/A7PDWYAO4E
— Kolkata Police (@KolkataPolice) August 15, 2024
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
