West Bengal Governor bars police from Raj Bhavan amid sexual assault allegations
Kolkatta: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has prohibited police from entering the Raj Bhavan premises following allegations of sexual assault against him. The move comes amidst escalating tensions between the state government and the Raj Bhavan.
The Governor's decision to ban police entry is purportedly to prevent unauthorised and politically motivated investigations into the allegations. This development follows a complaint filed by a female Raj Bhavan employee accusing the Governor of sexual harassment.
In response to the accusations, Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya made public statements against the Governor, resulting in him barring the police from entering the Raj Bhavan premises in Kolkata, Darjeeling, and Barrackpore.
The Raj Bhavan has issued a statement asserting that the allegations against the Governor are unfounded, and legal action is being considered against those making defamatory remarks. The matter has drawn significant attention in West Bengal, with ongoing investigations into the allegations.
Meanwhile, the Attorney General of India has been consulted for further legal advice on the situation. The timing of these events coincides with the impending visit of the Prime Minister to the state, adding to the complexity of the situation.
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Three private doctors arrested in illegal scanning case involving 31 minor pregnant girls in KR Pet
Mandya: Police on Tuesday arrested three private doctors in connection with a case involving alleged illegal scanning of 31 minor pregnant girls at a private diagnostic centre in KR Pet. The accused were later remanded to judicial custody.
The arrested doctors have been identified as Dr. Divyachetan of Chetana Maternity Centre, Dr. Harshit of Navi Diagnostic Centre, and Dr. Harish of Kushal Diagnostic Centre.
Police said Priyanka, a gynaecologist attached to a government hospital, is absconding and efforts are under way to trace her.
The case came to light after Karnataka Lokayukta Police recently conducted raids, during which illegal sex determination tests on minor pregnant girls were allegedly detected at two diagnostic centres in KR Pet town.
Following the raids, District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. Mohan, Deputy Director of the Women and Child Development Department P.S. Asha, and District Child Protection Officer Rashmi inspected several diagnostic centres and filed cases at KR Pet Town and Rural police stations.
According to the allegations, Navi Diagnostic Centre conducted scans on 24 minor pregnant girls, including 19 cases in 2024 and five in 2025. Kushal Diagnostic Centre is accused of conducting scans on seven minor pregnant girls.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumar has directed taluk vigilance committees to inspect all 63 ultrasound scanning centres in the district and submit reports within 10 days.
Officials said the Tahsildar of each taluk has been appointed chairperson of the respective committee.
