Morning Digest: CBI allowed to conduct polygraph test on R.G. Kar hospital ex-principal Sandip Ghosh; Delhi Police bust ‘terror network’, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on August 23, 2024.

Kolkata doctor rape and murder: CBI allowed to conduct polygraph test on R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital ex-principal Sandip Ghosh, 4 other doctors

A special court in Kolkata on Thursday allowed the CBI to conduct a polygraph test on former R.G. Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and four other doctors in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at the hospital, officials said.

Delhi Police bust ‘terror network’

The Delhi Police on Thursday (August 22, 2024) said they busted an “Al-Qaeda-inspired” terror network that was active in the States of Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh, and detained 14 suspects in the case. 

Sanjoy Roy, prime accused in the Kolkata rape and murder case, had a violent and abusive past

Sanjoy Roy, prime accused in the rape and murder of a doctor at the R.G. Kar College and Hospital, has a history of violence and abuse, according to his estranged family members and neighbours. Early investigations also show that he was a civic police volunteer who enjoyed perks not available for his rank, possibly indicating the patronage of a senior officer or politician.

Election Commission to deploy over 400 observers for J&K and Haryana Assembly elections