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West Bengal government will also provide a job to the next of kin for each victim affected by the Kolkata floods. Mamata Banerjee stated that most areas are drained, except for some low-lying regions, and she continues to monitor the situation.

Kolkata was paralysed as sudden heavy rains flooded streets, halted traffic, and disrupted transport in just six hours. The city received more rain in hours than usual, overwhelming drainage and causing chaos. Here are five reasons behind the deluge.

The arrest was made after one of the survivors filed a formal police complaint. The incident has sparked local protests and a political dispute, with the BJP alleging the accused had political protection, a claim the ruling TMC has strongly denied.

While TMC claimed proper permissions, the Army cited a two-day limit and unheeded removal requests. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of using the Army for political vendetta, claiming required fees were paid. 

The 40-bed unit, equipped with ventilators and other critical devices, is now a charred shell. Emergency services operate from an under-equipped corner of the trauma care building. Probe has stalled, with no charges filed and all suspects released.

The family and protesters allege a cover-up and demand the arrest of those involved, including the health secretary, in the RG Kar Case. The incident, which occurred on August 9, 2024, sparked national outrage.

The incident comes two weeks after a law student was gang-raped inside the South Calcutta Law College campus in Kolkata.

West Bengal Police on Friday brought the arrested accused in the Kolkata gangrape case to South Calcutta Law College for the reconstruction of the crime scene.

West Bengal woke up once again to the horror of a brutal rape, a chilling reminder of how little has changed. As outrage spreads and statements pour in, another Special Investigation Team is formed, but justice remains as distant as ever.

"We are not asking for clarification from Mamata Banerjee. We are asking her to apologise and resign," BJP MP Sambit Patra said in connection to the Kolkata gang rape case.