Ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh Arrested Over 'Hasty Cremation' Of RG Kar Case Victim

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested from Odisha for alleged irregularities in the last rites of a rape victim at RG Kar Medical College.

Last Updated : 13 August 2026, 03:35 PM IST

Who was arrested?

Police have arrested former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh in connection with the investigation into alleged irregularities in the last rites of a female trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

He was arrested from Sambalpur, Odisha. Panihati Municipality councillor Somnath Dey and Sanjeev Mukherjee, a neighbour of the victim's family, have also been named in the case.

News Alert ! Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh arrested from Odisha in connection with alleged destruction of evidence in 2024 RG Kar rape-murder case: Police pic.twitter.com/5BZKRsAXdw
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What is the reason of arrest?

According to police, the victim's body was taken to a crematorium in Panihati and cremated before two other bodies in the queue.

The doctor's father in his complaint alleged that her cremation was carried out in undue haste under the supervision of the trio, allegedly to prevent the possibility of a second autopsy and thus conceal evidence.

What did the police say?

The police investigation also revealed that the funeral consent documents were signed by neighbors, rather than parents or family members. Questions have also been raised about the waiver of funeral fees.

What did West Bengal CM say?

At the direction of Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, police launched a fresh investigation into these allegations. According to police officials, this case is separate from the original rape and murder investigation being conducted by the CBI.

A 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor was found dead in a seminar room at RG Kar Hospital on August 9, 2024. One person has been convicted in the case, while the case is pending in the Calcutta High Court.