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Murshidabad Violence: Family of Slain Father and Son Rejects West Bengal Govt Compensation
The clashes broke out last week during demonstrations against the recently-amended Waqf Act, with three individuals found dead in riot-like conditions across many minority-concentrated parts of Murshidabad. A mob went into their residence in Samserganj on the morning of April 12, took out their knives and hacked the two men to death before their own family members, according to a complaint submitted by the victims' family.
Violence Erupts in Bengal as Protests Intensify Over Waqf Act
Clashes broke out in Nimtita and Suti, both in minority-dominated Murshidabad district, after protesters clashed with security personnel. The protesters obstructed railway tracks for hours and caused damage to railway property at Nimtita railway station.
IMA Suspends Membership of Former RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh
A statement issued by the IMA said, "The parents of the victim told the said in a letter to an IMA delegation which went to West Bengal in the beginning of this month." The parents blamed Ghosh for handling the case and also mentioned his "severe deficiency in empathy and proper response" in the case.
RG Kar Medical College Overhaul: New Principal and Key Officials transferred
According to State Health Secretary Narayan Swarup Nigam, these transfers were made to pacify the agitating junior doctors and medical students of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, besides demands from the medical fraternity to bring back normal medical services in the state.
West Bengal Government Launches SIT to Investigate Financial Misconduct at RG Kar Medical College Under Sandip Ghosh
According to state government sources, the SIT would be headed by Pranab Kumar, Inspector General of Police (Training). He would be assisted by Syed Waquar Raza, Deputy Inspector General of Murshidabad Range, Soma Mitra Das, DIG of the CID, and Indira Mukherjee, Deputy Commissioner Central Division of Kolkata Police.
India to Host Inaugural BIMSTEC Business Summit with Seven Nations This Week
The first-ever Business Summit is likely to bring further regional cooperation in strengthening trade and investment ties among the member nations of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, commonly known as BIMSTEC. This regional grouping consists of five South Asian nations: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka, and two South-East Asian countries that include Myanmar and Thailand.
Viral video Captures Brutal Assault on Couple Allegedly in Illicit Relationship in Bengal
The authenticity of the video could not be independently verified by PTI. The accused, identified as Tajmul alias JCB, has been arrested in connection with the incident. Strongly criticizing the Mamata Banerjee government, opposition parties like BJP, Congress, and CPI(M) have termed it as ' Jungle Raj', while TMC has assured a thorough investigation.
Calcutta HC Invalidates All OBC Certificates Issued in Bengal After 2010
This decision, made by a division bench comprising Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Rajasekhar Mantha, invalidates all OBC certificates distributed by the Trinamool Congress administration, which has been in power since 2011.
NIA Captures Suspects in Bengaluru Cafe Blast Investigation from West Bengal Hideout
According to NIA sources, Shazib is responsible for placing the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the cafe, while Taha orchestrated the planning, execution of the blast, and their subsequent evasion from law enforcement. The arrest was made possible after extensive surveillance of their movements in Assam and West Bengal, with Shazib carrying a bounty of Rs 10 lakh on his head.
NIA Investigators Targeted During Probe in West Bengal
This marks the second instance of a Central agency team facing an attack within a mere three-month period. The preceding incident unfolded on January 5, when an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team, accompanied by CAPF personnel, was assaulted by a group exceeding 1,000 individuals during a raid at the residence of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas district.
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