Accused in doctor's murder case arrested; Mamata vows to seek death penalty
The Hindu
Police arrest accused in brutal sexual assault and murder case, sparking protests and calls for death penalty by CM Banerjee.
Police on Saturday (August 10, 2024) arrested the accused involved in the brutal sexual assault and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at a State-run hospital here, following which West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vowed to seek death penalty for the perpetrator.
Her announcement came shortly after the accused, who was reportedly an outsider frequenting the hospital premises, was arrested and later remanded to 14-day police custody.
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The accused was charged under sections 64 (rape) and 103 (murder) of BNS and was produced before Sealdah court, which remanded him to police custody till August 23.
Ms. Banerjee, known for her stauch opposition to BJP seeking probe by central agencies in various corruption cases in Bengal, said her government would have no objections to a CBI probe if the students and family demand it.
"If they do not trust the West Bengal government, they can approach any investigating agency; we have no objection," she said.
She also instructed officials to expedite the trial by moving it to a fast track court.
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