Today, On 22nd August, A special court in Kolkata granted the CBI permission to conduct a lie detector test on Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital, along with four other doctors who were colleagues of the victim. The approval comes as part of the ongoing investigation into the serious allegations surrounding the case.
Kolkata: A special court in Kolkata granted the CBI permission to administer a lie detector test to Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital, where a 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered.
The court also sanctioned polygraph tests for four other doctors, who were colleagues of the victim and had been with her on the night of the crime, sharing dinner together.
A CBI official informed,
“The CBI has sought permission from the Sealdah ACJM court to conduct a polygraph test on former principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh and four doctors from RG Kar Hospital. They were brought before the court on Thursday, and permission has been granted.”
This follows a directive from the Supreme Court, which, during a hearing on a suo moto case related to the incident, instructed the Sealdah court to issue the necessary orders by 5 pm on Friday.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra stated,
“The request for conducting a polygraph test has been submitted before the ACJM Sealdah and is reportedly under process. The ACJM Sealdah is to pass orders on the application no later than 5 pm on August 23,”
According to CBI sources, investigators have decided to administer polygraph tests on five individuals connected to the ongoing investigation. These tests are designed to uncover the truth behind the statements provided by those being tested.
On Thursday, Dr. Sandip Ghosh’s transfer to Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital revoked, following widespread protests related to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Dr. Ghosh previously resigned from his position as principal of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 12, just days after the tragic incident.
The 31-year-old trainee doctor’s body discovered in the seminar hall of the hospital on August 9, prompting a public outcry.
In addition to the current allegations, Dr. Ghosh also facing accusations of a disturbing incident from his past. Nearly 12 years ago, shortly after his wife gave birth via Caesarean section, Ghosh allegedly assaulted her in a brutal manner. Neighbours from his former residence in Barasat have come forward, recalling the incident with concern.
This revelation further compounded the controversy surrounding Dr. Ghosh, raising serious questions about his character and past behaviour.