Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh Arrested in Odisha in Connection with RG Kar Medical College Case

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Soro: A former Trinamool Congress MLA from West Bengal, Nirmal Ghosh, was arrested from a hotel in Simulia area of Balasore district, Odisha, on Thursday.

According to reports, Ghosh had been hiding at the Jamujhari Odishi Hotel in Simulia. He was tracked through his mobile phone by West Bengal Police and apprehended with the help of Simulia Police in Balasore.

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It has been reported that the arrest is linked to the rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Preliminary investigation has indicated his alleged involvement in the case.

Following the arrest, Ghosh underwent a medical examination at Soro Hospital and was later produced in court. Police said he will be taken to Kolkata on transit remand for further questioning.

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