Archive · 30 Jul 2026
CBI Replaces Officer, Forms New SIT in RG Kar Rape‑Murder Case
A doctor was raped and killed at a medical college in Kolkata on August 8, 2024.
The police arrested a volunteer named Sanjay Roy, who was later convicted and given a life sentence.
The victim’s parents were not happy with how the investigation was handled, so they asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over.
The CBI replaced its officer Seema Pahuja with Sandeepni Garg and set up a new team to look into the case.
The court will hear about the new investigation on September 15, 2024.
CBI replaced investigating officer Seema Pahuja with Sandeepni Garg after parents’ demand.
A new Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed under a Calcutta High Court order, led by the CBI’s Joint Director (Eastern Region).
Sealdah Court convicted Sanjay Roy and sentenced him to life imprisonment, but parents say other suspects were ignored.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reopened the RG Kar files and suspended several police officials.
CBI submitted its 12th status report; the next court hearing is scheduled for September 15, 2024.
- Who
- Parents of the victim, CBI, Calcutta High Court, West Bengal officials
- What
- CBI replaced its investigating officer and formed a new Special Investigation Team for the RG Kar rape‑murder case
- When
- Incident on August 8, 2024; officer replacement and SIT formation in early September 2024; next hearing September 15, 2024
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Why
- Parents alleged tampering and demanded a new investigation; CBI complied with court order
- Incident date
- August 8, 2024
- Victim
- Young doctor from RG Kar Medical College
- Perpetrator
- Sanjay Roy
- Investigation agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation
- Current status
- New SIT formed; next court hearing September 15