Updated: August 18, 2024 3:35 PM IST 
RG College Rape-Murder Case: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday issued a crucial notification to all the police forces across the nation seeking law and order situation report. The Union Home Ministry instructed the police departments across the state and the Union Territories (UTs) to send reports on law and order situations every 2 hours. Meanwhile, the Kolkata Police have imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 144 of the CrPC), around the Medical College and Hospital for seven days, effective from Sunday, 18 August. In an order released on Saturday by the Commissioner of Police, Vineet Kumar Goyal, it was stated that rallies, meetings, processions, dharnas, demonstrations, and the unlawful assembly of five or more persons are prohibited in the specified area of Kolkata.
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh says, "… Today, MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy has tweeted that there should be a custodial interrogation of the police commissioner (of Kolkata). We oppose this demand because CP Vineet Goyal did his best within 12 hours and the… pic.twitter.com/Z1ne407vdB
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2024
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: AAP Demands Severe Punishment
#WATCH | Delhi: On the rape-murder incident at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, AAP MP Sanjay Singh says, "The incident is very unfortunate…The investigation is being conducted by the CBI and the main accused has been arrested…I demand that severe punishment… pic.twitter.com/nyvreoxh7t
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2024
#WATCH | Delhi: On rape and murder of woman resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla says, "…Instead of catching the goons who ransacked RG Kar Medical College, they are cracking down on citizens, doctors, opponents…TMC government… pic.twitter.com/nUXDOa0kpe
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2024
The Kolkata police have summoned Bharatiya Janata Party leader Locket Chatterjee for allegedly revealing the identity of the victim in the rape and murder case at RG Kar Hospital.
BJP slams TMC government over RG Kar Rape And Murder Case
#WATCH | Kolkata's RG Kar rape-murder incident | Delhi: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal says, "The case has been handed over to the CBI, this shows that West Bengal Police was trying to suppress it. The CM is protesting for the arrest of the accused. She is the Chief Minister, Health… pic.twitter.com/CV6bTi5BfS
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2024
Students and junior doctors continue to protest at the RG Kar Medical College & Hospital
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: The students and junior doctors continue to protest at the RG Kar Medical College & Hospital.
(Morning visuals from outside the hospital) pic.twitter.com/aOdAZRzueA
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2024
BJP should refrain from using this incident for political gain, says SP chief Akhilesh Yadav
“Mamata Banerjee, as a woman, understands the pain involved and has acted accordingly. The government has decided to refer the case to the CBI or another institution for investigation. However, the BJP should refrain from using this incident for political gain and should not exploit the situation for its advantage,” says Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav
Odisha’s Nursing Employee Association Hold Protest
#WATCH | Koraput, Odisha: Nursing Employee Association hold protest against Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder incident. (17/08) pic.twitter.com/tzYVw6Dfvm
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2024
Mamata Banerjee Government Introduces Rattirer Shaathi App
Kolkata doctor rape case: The West Bengal government launched ‘Rattirer Shaathi’ to enhance women’s safety during night shifts, featuring a compulsory mobile app linked to local police and other security measures.
Kolkata Police Imposes Section 163 Around RG Kar Hospital:
Kolkata Police have imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 144 of the CrPC), around the Medical College and Hospital for seven days, effective from Sunday, 18 August.
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