The CBI has arrested the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh, and a police officer for allegedly hindering the investigation into the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor. Ghosh is accused of delaying the filing of an FIR and providing misleading information during a polygraph test.
The Supreme Court will hear the case of the brutal murder and alleged rape of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, 2024. The court has previously criticized the Kolkata Police for delays in the investigation and ordered a National Task Force to develop safety protocols for healthcare professionals.
The CBI investigation into alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College has uncovered a suspected criminal nexus involving the former principal, Sandip Ghosh. The probe alleges that Ghosh favored specific vendors and secured wrongful gains through illegal means, potentially causing losses to the government.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been granted permission by the Calcutta High Court to conduct lie detector tests on four colleagues of the deceased doctor in the Kolkata rape and murder case. These colleagues, who had dinner with the victim on the day of the incident, have given contradictory statements, raising suspicions about their involvement. The CBI aims to understand if they have any role in tampering with evidence and what transpired in the hours leading up to the doctor’s death.
The investigation into the rape and murder of a resident doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College has taken a shocking turn with former students alleging a ‘medical mafia raj’ operated within the institution. Former principal Sandip Ghosh is accused of running a racket with the help of a section of students, engaging in activities ranging from bio-waste trafficking to the sale of corpses. The CBI is now investigating these alleged financial irregularities.
The CBI has intensified its investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata by questioning the former Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Dr. Sandip Ghosh was interrogated about the victim’s work schedule and his actions following the incident. The investigation team also visited the victim’s residence and collected evidence.
A 25-year-old man attempted to molest a woman house surgeon at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) on August 14. The incident sparked protests by medical students demanding improved security measures within the hospital. The attack comes amid heightened concerns about safety in medical institutions following a recent alleged rape and murder case in Kolkata.
The Calcutta High Court has strongly condemned the West Bengal government over the horrific rape and murder case at RG Medical Kar Medical College. The court expressed concern for the safety of doctors and criticized the government’s handling of the situation, highlighting the need for justice and accountability.
