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Crime
Ex-Civic Body Chief Arrested Over RG Kar Victim's Hastened Cremation
✍️ NDTV
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 10:47 AM
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The former chief of a Bengal civic body has been taken into custody following allegations that he ordered the hurried cremation of RG Kar's victim.
The former chief of a Bengal civic body was arrested on Thursday after police received a complaint that he had directed the expedited cremation of a victim linked to the RG Kar case. The arrest took place at the municipal headquarters in the capital, where authorities seized documents related to the cremation process.
Investigators allege that the chief instructed officials to bypass standard procedures, leading to a hastened burial that violated local regulations. The victim’s family has demanded a thorough inquiry into the handling of the remains.
The case is now under the purview of the state crime branch, which will determine whether the chief’s actions constitute an offense under the municipal code and criminal law. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for next week.
Local residents and activists have expressed outrage, calling for accountability and transparency in the management of municipal affairs.
Investigators allege that the chief instructed officials to bypass standard procedures, leading to a hastened burial that violated local regulations. The victim’s family has demanded a thorough inquiry into the handling of the remains.
The case is now under the purview of the state crime branch, which will determine whether the chief’s actions constitute an offense under the municipal code and criminal law. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for next week.
Local residents and activists have expressed outrage, calling for accountability and transparency in the management of municipal affairs.