Kolkata Police clarified that the individuals seen in videos at the R G Kar Hospital crime scene were directly involved in the investigation. The area was cordoned off early by local police to eliminate evidence tampering. Police have also claimed that once local Tala police reached the murder spot, the main area was cordoned off at 10.30 am, ruling out the possibility of evidence tampering.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged fast-tracking justice in crimes against women at the national judiciary conference in New Delhi. Praising the Supreme Court for its constitutional role over 75 years, Modi emphasized timely resolutions enhance safety for women. The two-day conference will address diverse judicial issues including infrastructure, case management, and judicial wellness.

He shared an audio clip of his conversation with an Airtel executive, who explained that his number was suspended after directions from the West Bengal cyber police due to “fraud activity”