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West Bengal Police Lathi-Charge Protesters During RG Kar Anniversary March

Families, backed by opposition leaders, demand a supplementary charge sheet in the unfinished conspiracy probe

Overview

  • Police invoked Section 163 orders to restrict anniversary rallies to Santragachi bus stand and Rani Rashmoni Avenue
  • Protesters who tried to breach multi-layer barricades toward Nabanna faced baton charges and water cannon threats
  • Over 100 people, including the victim’s parents and BJP legislators, were injured and the mother was hospitalized
  • The victim’s family met CBI Director Praveen Sood and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to press for new conspiracy charges
  • Demonstrators called for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation and safety reforms for healthcare workers