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BJP Govt Has Zero Tolerance Towards Crime: Suvendu Adhikari
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Moneycontrol•09-10-2026, 16:24
BJP Govt Has Zero Tolerance Towards Crime: Suvendu Adhikari
- •West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari highlighted the government's zero-tolerance policy towards crime, citing the suspension of three IPS officers for mishandling the R G Kar rape-murder probe.
- •Adhikari alleged that the then local TMC MLA mobilized a mob to vandalize the crime scene on August 14, 2024, under instructions from the former chief minister.
- •The state government initiated probes into the hurried cremation of the victim and alleged irregularities in medical equipment purchases during the previous TMC regime.
- •New fully-fledged hospitals and medical colleges are planned across various districts including Kalimpong, Balurghat, Alipurduar, and Paschim Bardhaman.
- •The administration has started issuing certificates to Bengali Hindu migrants and Scheduled Caste members to resolve their citizenship issues.
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Former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, along with ex-deputy commissioners Indira Mukherjee and Abhishek Gupta, were suspended on May 15 for their alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial investigation.
The West Bengal Police lodged an FIR and initiated a probe into the hurried cremation of the victim's body based on her father's complaint, while allegations of irregularities in medical equipment purchases during the previous rule will also be investigated.
The BJP government announced that it will ensure cashless medical treatment for all residents throughout the state by implementing both the Centre's Ayushman Bharat scheme and the state's CM Health Scheme.
