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RG Kar victim mother and BJP MLA Ratna Debnath demand Mamata Banerjee arrest after police suspensions

India
Published on 15 May 2026
RG Kar victim mother and BJP MLA Ratna Debnath demand Mamata Banerjee arrest after police suspensions

She claims Mamata’s jail could expose every criminal

After West Bengal suspended three police officers over the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case, the victim’s mother—also BJP MLA Ratna Debnath—escalated her attack on former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, calling her the “head of criminals” and demanding her arrest. Debnath alleged a cover-up and a conspiracy involving the state and health department, pointing to then Health Secretary Narayanswaroop Nigam. The father alleged directives for early concealment came from Banerjee, while the current leadership says investigations include senior officers and possible attempted bribes.

  • West Bengal suspended three police officers over alleged RG Kar lapses
  • Ratna Debnath accused Mamata Banerjee of leading a cover-up
  • She alleged Health Secretary Narayanswaroop Nigam was involved
  • The father claimed an IPS officer tried to conceal the case early
  • Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered probe against senior officers including Vineet Kumar Goyal
  • Adhikari also cited allegations that officials tried to offer money to the family
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