We are also covering: Army Officer Killed During Encounter In J&K’s Doda; SC Declines Interim Relief to Arvind Kejriwal; and Olympic Gold Medallist Arshad Nadeem Caught On Camera Meeting Pakistani Terrorist, among other stories
In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings to you the latest in the Kolkata rape-murder case, including updates from the ongoing investigation, and how Olympic gold medallist and boxer Imane Khelif’s lawsuit against alleged online harassment also names Harry Potter author JK Rowling and Tesla maker Elon Musk.
DNA Profiling Holds the Key in Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder Case as CBI Races Against Time
The CBI has a tough task ahead as it takes over the investigation into the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, five days after her body was discovered. The victim’s family and protesters are raising serious concerns about the possible involvement of more than one person in the crime. The case’s outcome now hinges on the crucial DNA profiling of the fluid found on the victim, which could either confirm or complicate the investigation. READ MORE
‘She Suffered Brutal Injuries, They Called It Suicide’: Kolkata Doctor’s Family Breaks Down
The family members of the 31-year-old PG trainee doctor, who was found raped and murdered in the seminar hall of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, revealed the unsettling condition in which her body was found. A relative of the family, who accompanied them to the hospital, said her legs were 90 degrees apart. “This cannot happen unless the pelvic girdle breaks, which means she was torn apart. Also, she had no clothes on her body,” the relative said, adding that “it cannot be the work of one person”. READ MORE
‘He’s Innocent’: Trinamool MLA Accuses Partymen Of Linking His Son To Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder
Amid the ongoing protests related to the rape and murder case of a Kolkata doctor, a post on social media claiming to be the picture of the main accused in the RG Kar Medical incident is going viral. The young man in the picture is claimed to be the son of Trinamool MLA Soumen Mahapatra. Coincidently, Mahapatra’s son is also a doctor. READ MORE
Army Officer Killed During Encounter In J&K’s Doda, 4 Terrorists Neutralised
An officer, who was critically injured during a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda, has succumbed to his injuries, army sources said. The captain sustained severe injuries and four terrorists were believed to be killed during an ongoing operation in the higher reaches of Jammu region’s Doda district on Wednesday, officials said. READ MORE
SC Declines Interim Relief to Arvind Kejriwal, Issues Notice To CBI In Delhi Excise Policy Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined interim relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) stemming from the excise policy scam. The court also issued a notice to the central probe agency and said Kejriwal will remain in jail till August 23. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan heard the pleas of the Aam Aadmi Party convenor challenging the CBI arrest and seeking bail. READ MORE
Ajit Pawar Admits ‘Mistake’ in Fielding Wife Sunetra Against Sister Supriya Sule in Lok Sabha Polls
Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, in a candid admission on a Marathi news channel, admitted that his decision to field his wife Sunetra Pawar against his cousin Supriya Sule in the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency was a grave error in judgment. Sule, who is the daughter of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar and a three-term Member of Parliament, emerged victorious in the polls, defeating Sunetra Pawar by a significant margin of 158,000 votes. READ MORE
JK Rowling, Elon Musk Named In Cyberbullying Case Filed By Boxer Imane Khalif Over Olympics Gender Row
Days after Algerian boxer Imane Khelif filed a case in France over the online harassment she faced during the 2024 Olympics, some high-profile people, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Harry Potter author JK Rowling, have been named. Khelif claimed gold in the women’s welterweight division at the Paris tournament on Friday (August 9), marking Algeria’s first gold medal in boxing by a woman at the Games. However, her achievement was overshadowed by controversy regarding her gender. READ MORE
Olympic Gold Medallist Arshad Nadeem Caught On Camera Meeting Pakistani Terrorist, Video Goes Viral
Pakistan’s Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem has been seen in a viral video with a man designated as a terrorist by the United States, sparking a massive online debate. In the widely shared video, Nadeem — who is receiving global acclaim for his Paris performance — could be seen chatting with Mohammad Harris Dhar. According to Indian security grid sources, Dhar is a joint secretary of the Mili Muslim league (MML), a political front of the proscribed terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). READ MORE
Lions Vs Dogs: Only Gate Separating Them, Gujarat Video Showing Faceoff Goes Viral
A video of a faceoff between two lions and two pet dogs is going viral on social media. With only a gate separating them, the animals clashed for almost a minute before the lions abandoned the fight and left the scene. The shocking footage recorded on a personal CCTV camera is from Gujarat’s Savarkundla in Amreli district — around 76 km from the Gir National Park, which is the only abode of the Asiatic lion in India. READ MORE
