Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of Kolkata doctor's rape, murder
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, following letters from various citizens. The Supreme Court will hear the matter on Tuesday.
Letters written to the Chief Justice DY Chandrachud highlighted the urgency for the highest court to intervene in the case, which the writers described as a grave injustice demanding immediate action.
The incident, which occurred on August 9, 2024, involved the death of a young doctor found in a compromising state within the hospital.
The Calcutta High Court had previously transferred the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) amid concerns over the handling of the case by local authorities. The High Court has also questioned the timing and necessity of renovation work near the crime scene.
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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.
