Kolkata doctor's mother alleges Mamata Banerjee is lying: We were offered money

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The mother of the Kolkata trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month, slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of lying, alleging that compensation was offered to them...

Her reaction came after Banerjee, earlier in the day, dismissed allegations that the Kolkata Police tried to bribe the parents of the trainee doctor, and called the claims against her government 'slander'...

In response, the victim's mother alleged, "The Chief Minister is lying..

The victim's mother also called Banerjee's appeal to the people to stop their protests and prepare for the upcoming Durga Puja festivities "inhuman"...

Until we get justice, we will stay on the road," she said.. Earlier, the victim's father and aunt had alleged that the Kolkata Police attempted to cover up the case and offered them money to keep quiet.. The trainee doctor's semi-naked body was found in RG Kar hospital's seminar hall on August 9, sparking protests in Kolkata and across the country..

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