The father of the RG Kar Medical College rape victim has strongly contested the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report that labels Kolkata as the safest city in India, calling it a misrepresentation of ground realities.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma questioned the “poisoning” claims in Zubeen Garg’s mysterious death, urging patience for the viscera report and cooperation from Singapore witnesses. He highlighted that the allegation came from an accused, not authorities. A judicial commission has been formed, and four individuals, including the alleged poisoners and the accuser, have been arrested in the ongoing probe.

Sonam Wangchuk, currently in Jodhpur jail over Leh violence, demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the killings, and urged people to continue their struggle peacefully.