In August last year, the shocking rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata drew statewide attention. However, months before this tragic incident, the hospital’s former principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, was already under investigation by the West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC).
Today, On 12th February, The Calcutta High Court has said that the RG Kar Hospital financial irregularities case should be handled quickly to keep people’s trust in the courts. This case was filed soon after the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the hospital, which shocked the entire country. The court warned that delayed justice could make people lose faith in the legal system. It has asked the authorities to conduct a fair and fast investigation into the matter.
In the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, the trial court judge sharply criticized the police and hospital authorities for their careless handling of the investigation. The judge stated that the police showed an indifferent attitude towards the case, highlighting delays in filing the FIR and lapses in evidence collection. He called for accountability and better handling of such sensitive cases. The verdict has ignited serious concerns about safety and justice in public institutions.
Yesterday, On 30th October, the CBI reported to the Calcutta High Court on the illegal hiring practices at RG Kar Medical College under former principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh. Ghosh allegedly held fictitious interviews, manipulated results, and conducted appointments based on favoritism and corruption, raising serious concerns about transparency and fairness in recruitment.
KOLKATA: Today (26th Sept): The CBI is investigating the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case, focusing on possible conspiracies among officials, including the delayed evidence seizure and case registration. Arrests have been made for evidence tampering, while junior doctors demand justice and official accountability. Courts question the police’s handling of the incident, complicating the case further.
Today, On 20th August, the CBI asked a Sealdah court for permission to conduct a narco test on Dr. Sandip Ghosh, implicated in the rape-murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The investigation, now under CBI’s jurisdiction, seeks to clarify complex details amidst public outrage and concerns about a possible cover-up by influential figures.
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Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, is accused of attempting to downplay a doctor’s rape and murder as suicide, leading to evidence destruction. He and police officer Abhijit Mondal face charges of evidence tampering. The CBI alleges mishandling of the case and granted custody for further proceedings.
Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, was arrested for alleged corruption and financial misconduct. Facing public outrage over a doctor’s rape and murder at the hospital, he stepped down but was appointed as principal of another college by the West Bengal government. The case has been transferred to the CBI.
A Kolkata court today approved 8 days of custody for ex-Principal Sandip Ghosh in a corruption case, short of the 10 days requested by the CBI. Ghosh was arrested for financial misconduct related to RG Kar Medical College. The investigation also involves alleged corruption and misuse of resources at the institution.
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