RG Kar verdict: BJP seeks larger conspiracy probe, TMC demands death penalty

Saturday, 18 January 2025
Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was convicted by a Kolkata court for the rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at RG Kar Medical College, stirring strong political reactions across West Bengal. While BJP called for further investigation into conspiracy allegations, the ruling TMC demanded the death penalty for Roy to serve as a deterrent.

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