TMC MP Sukhendu Ray Summoned For Posting "Wrong" Information On Social Media On Doctor Rape-Murder Case Probe—All About It

The Kolkata Police have issued a notice to Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray for posting "wrong" information on social media about the probe into the RG Kar hospital rape and murder case.

Ray has been asked to appear at the police headquarters at 4 pm today (18 August).

In a post on X, Sukhendu Ray called for a thorough investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which has taken over the case from the Kolkata Police.

"CBI must act fairly. Custodial interrogation of ex-Principal and Police Commissioner is a must to know who and why floated suicide story. Why wall of hall demolished, who patronised Roy to be so powerful. Why sniffer dog used after 3 days. Hundreds of such questions. Make them speak," Ray said in the post on X.

The Kolkata Police responded by alleging that Ray had disseminated "wrong information" regarding the sniffer dogs' deployment at the crime scene after three days.

"The information that sniffer dog was sent after three days is completely wrong. Sniffer dog was sent twice, on 9th and then on 12th (August). A notice under Section 35(1) of BNS has been sent to Sukhendu Sekhar Ray," the Kolkata Police said in a statement, as reported by India Today.

Ray's remarks sparked strong disapproval within his own party, with fellow Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh labelling the comments as "unfortunate."

"I also demand justice in RGKar case. But strongly oppose this demand regarding CP. After got information He has tried his best. Personally CP was doing his job and investigation was in a positive focus. This kind of post is unfortunate, that too from my senior leader (sic)," Kunal Ghosh said.

The summons follows closely on the heels of the Kolkata Police issuing notices to actor-turned-politician and BJP leader Locket Chatterjee and two doctors - Kunal Sarkar and Subarno Goswami - over misinformation surrounding the incident, NDTV reported.

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