State vs Sanjoy Roy — R.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder case

News11 Aug 2026

Fresh FIR in RG Kar rape-murder

Kolkata: Two years after the hurried cremation of the 31-year-old PG trainee doctor at RG Kar who was brutally raped and murdered, police on Monday night registered an FIR at Khardah PS under nine sections of the BNS, including provisions related ...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police registered a new formal complaint regarding the death of the doctor at RG Kar.
Who:: The police filed the case at Khardah police station.
When:: Reported on 11 Aug 2026.
Where:: Kolkata, West Bengal, and Khardah police station.
Why:: The police acted because of various provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, a new set of criminal laws.
What it means:: The police have opened a new formal investigation into the matter which will now proceed further.

The Times of India

News11 Aug 2026

RG Kar Rape And Murder Case | A new FIR has been filed in the RG Kar rape and murder case, naming a former MLA and two others as accused dgtld

A new FIR has been filed in the RG Kar rape and murder case, naming a former MLA and two others as accused dgtld

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A new first information report, which is a formal document starting a criminal investigation, was filed.
Who:: A former MLA and two other individuals are named as the accused in this new report.
When:: Reported on 11 Aug 2026.
Where:: Kolkata, West Bengal.
What it means:: The scope of the investigation into the case has now expanded to include these additional people.

Anandabazar Patrika

News10 Aug 2026

RG Kar rape and murder case | Crime, protests and the search for answers continue two years after RG Kar horror

Probes revealed that she had been raped and murdered. Metro traces the sequence of events since the ghastly crime on August 9, 2024

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A woman was allegedly raped and murdered, leading to ongoing public protests and a search for answers.
Who:: Sanjoy Roy is the accused person, and the Kolkata court is the legal body overseeing the case.
When:: The crime occurred on 9 August 2024.
Where:: R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Why:: Probes revealed that the woman was raped and murdered.
What it means:: The report tracks the sequence of events and the search for answers continuing two years later.

The Telegraph

News25 Jun 2026

"Who Tied Hands Of CBI?" Court Slams Probe Agency Over RG Kar Investigation

As directed by the division bench of Justice Shampa Sarkar and Justice Tirthankar Ghosh, the CBI submitted a progress report on Thursday.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Calcutta High Court criticized the investigative agency for its slow progress on the case.
Who:: The judges Justice Shampa Sarkar and Justice Tirthankar Ghosh lead the court, and the CBI is the investigative agency.
When:: Reported on 25 Jun 2026.
Where:: Calcutta High Court, West Bengal.
Why:: The court questioned why the investigators have not made faster progress in the official inquiry.
What it means:: The investigative agency had to present a progress report to the court to explain their work.

NDTV

News15 May 2026

West Bengal government suspends three IPS officers over RG Kar case

The West Bengal government has suspended three IPS officers for their alleged role in the mishandling of the R.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder case following a state-led investigation.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The West Bengal government suspended three police officers from their duties.
Who:: The West Bengal government is the authority that took action against three IPS officers who were officials in the police force.
When:: Reported on 15 May 2026.
Where:: Kolkata, West Bengal.
Why:: The government suspended them for their allegedly improper handling of the rape and murder investigation.
What it means:: The state-led investigation has resulted in these officials being removed from their positions while the case continues.

The Hindu

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