KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced a fresh probe into the 2024 rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.CM Adhikari said the decision was taken after the victim’s mother, now a BJP MLA, sought a new probe into the case.“Ratna Debnath had written to me, requesting a fresh investigation. After extensive discussions with the chief secretary and a team of experts, I am announcing a fresh investigation under the Special Commission Act, 1952,” he said.Adhikari alleged that the police had failed to carry out their duties properly in connection with the case.He also ordered a separate probe into alleged lapses during the cremation of the victim and directed that immediate action be taken against those found responsible.
