Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:01pm on 14 Aug 2024,Wednesday India
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned political parties for engaging in "cheap politics" following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. She accused CPI(M) and BJP of trying to exploit the incident for political gain, stating, "They think they can do a Bangladesh here." Banerjee defended her government's response, emphasizing her direct involvement in the investigation. The Chief Minister praised the Kolkata Police for arresting the suspect within twelve hours and assured the victim's family of swift justice. The case has been transferred to the CBI following the Calcutta High Court's order.