Doctors and citizens protested in Kolkata against CBI's alleged failure in the RG Kar rape-murder probe. They demanded speedy justice and questioned the delay in filing chargesheets against former principal Sandip Ghosh and ex-OC Abhijit Mandal, who were recently granted bail. Protesters marched, seeking answers and accountability from CBI, while others held demonstrations criticizing both state and central governments.
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Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi criticized Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for being among the richest chief ministers in India while Assam ranks low on the Human Development Index. Gogoi highlighted the wealth disparity as Sarma's assets are valued at Rs 17 crore. The report by the Association for Democratic Reforms shows significant contrasts between leaders' wealth and state development.
Ten pilgrims returning from the Maha Kumbh were killed in two separate road accidents in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. Eight were crushed under a truck in Ghazipur and two died after a car crash in Sitapur. Several others were injured, and UP's chief minister expressed condolences and called for optimal treatment for the injured.
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