'A portion of the police is criminalised, corrupt and politicised': Bengal Guv on RG Kar case

The parents of the 31-year-old trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month, have provided written details to the governor, after which he spoke to the Union Home Minister.

"Parents (of the victim) have told me certain things which are very, very heartbreaking," he told mediapersons.

The Governor also assured that action has been initiated based on their grievances.

"What they want is justice. The entire Bengal society seeks justice. Justice will be done. Justice should be done," he said.

Slamming the Bengal administration, Bose said: "What I see in Bengal today, especially the administration is going from wrong to wrong. They should realize two wrongs, even if they are mutually contradictory, will not constitute one right. The government has to act. The government has to take the people in confidence. The wrongdoers should be brought to book.

"Punishment should be given... This is the condition of Bengal today- the law is there but it is not being implemented properly or certain people are given protective discrimination by law. The police, a portion of the police is criminalised, a portion is corrupt and a portion of it is politicised..." he said.

Earlier on Wednesday, the parents claimed they wanted to preserve the mortal remains but were forced by police to cremate her.

The revelation was made by the parents when they joined the night vigil outside RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last night.

Speaking to the media, the victim's father said, "We wanted to preserve the body but we were pressured. When we returned home, we discovered about 300-400 cops barricading our house. We had no other option but to agree to cremate the body."

"The cost of the cremation was also paid. We still don't know who paid the cost. Why did they do it? My daughter went knowing that her father can't even pay this much. It was a devastating moment for me," he added.

The victim's father also alleged Kolkata Police tried to offer them money when the body was taken to their home.

"DC North took me to a deserted lane outside my house and offered me money. I not only declined the money but gave her a befitting reply," the victim's father said.

"Our daughter's body was taken for cremation even without our knowledge. Why was the police in such a hurry? The police have been lying since the very beginning. They did not even let me pay for my daughter's cremation."

The family has urged the media to bring out more information and proof in the case that might be helpful in the investigation.

In a rare show of citizens' solidarity, Kolkata observed its second-night vigil by turning off lights and coming out on streets with candles in their hands in demand of justice for the 31-year-old even though there is a strong disappointment among protesters over the cancellation of the Supreme Court hearing on September 5.