Didi picks Left-TMC's 'go-to man' as Kolkata Police boss

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Manoj Kumar Verma, a 1998-batch IPS officer known for handling crises, has taken over as Kolkata Police commissioner from Vineet Goyal. This move follows CM Mamata Banerjee's discussions with junior doctors protesting the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. Other key officials were also replaced to meet the doctors' demands.

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Kolkata Police

Indian territorial police force
The Supreme Court voiced concern over a CBI report highlighting serious flaws in how Kolkata Police handled evidence in the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case...
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The CBI has summoned four Kolkata Police officers, including two sub-inspectors, in connection with the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College...
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Kolkata

Capital of West Bengal, India
"It is crucial to hold the CBI accountable and ensure that no perpetrators are spared, with swift punishment handed down at the earliest opportunity," Abhishek..
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West Bengal Junior Doctors Front has sent an email to the state Chief Secretary requesting one more...
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The rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College have led to multiple arrests, including a civic volunteer and hospital officials...
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The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's resignation after a medical student's rape and murder. Chief Justice Chandrachud..
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Indian Police Service

One of the Central Civil Services(IPS)

Mamata Banerjee

Chief Minister of West Bengal, India
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after meeting with the protesting junior doctors announced that she has agreed to most of doctors' demands
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The rains disrupted normal life in Kolkata as waterlogging was reported from various areas. Vehicular movement was slow on several arterial roads, police said...
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Following five weeks of protests sparked by the RG Kar hospital rape-murder, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has agreed to remove four top officials after a two-hour..
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R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital

Medical School in Kolkata, India
The Supreme Court raised concerns about West Bengal's 'Rattirer Sathi' scheme, which employs private security for government hospitals. This follows an incident..
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