TMC mounts pressure on CBI

TMC on Monday put pressure on CBI to "try and solve the RG Kar rape-and-murder case, latest by August 23, the day accused Sanjay Roy has to be produced in court again". It also asked the investigating agency to have its "findings recorded in the case diary and remand letter".

TMC's former RS MP Kunal Ghosh held a press conference at Trinamool Bhavan and made several demands. "There is no news of any progress in the investigation so far. Kolkata Police had advanced the investigation significantly. The person they arrested is in CBI custody. He must be presented in court again on August 23. We want the CBI to make the investigation report public on that day so that everyone can know," he said.

"The CM has taken to the streets in protest. The arrest took place in 12 hours when the case was with the state police. Questions have been raised about why she is on the streets now that the probe is in the hands of the CBI. She has the right to demand justice as the case is with the CBI. The way hardcore BJP and CPM members are fuelling the agitation at the protest site is condemnable. Many of those demanding justice have been jailed for murder cases. This kind of politics is shameful and unacceptable," Ghosh added.