Today, On 7th October, the CBI filed a chargesheet in the RG Kar Hospital case, accusing Sanjay Roy of raping and murdering a postgraduate trainee doctor. The investigation involved questioning nearly 100 witnesses and revealing forensic evidence, including DNA matches, that identified him as the sole suspect linked to the crime scene.
A midnight march titled “Reclaim the Night” is planned in Kolkata to mark the anniversary of a tragic rape-murder case. The event aims to raise awareness and demand justice for victims of gender-based violence. The Supreme Court set the next hearing for the RG Kar case on September 9, amid ongoing nationwide protests. Several protests and calls for justice continue, involving various political and social groups, amid ongoing preparations for the Durga Puja festival.
Today, On 23rd August, The Calcutta High Court transferred the investigation into financial irregularities at RG Kar Hospital from the state’s SIT to the CBI, emphasizing the need for a thorough and impartial probe. Concerns were raised about potential delays and inefficiencies in having multiple agencies involved. The court also questioned the delay in forming the SIT and approved polygraph tests on individuals involved in recent criminal activities.
Today, On 22nd August, A Kolkata court granted the CBI permission to conduct a lie detector test on Dr. Sandip Ghosh and four other doctors connected to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital. This decision comes amidst ongoing investigations and public outrage. Dr. Ghosh also faces additional allegations from his past, adding to the controversy.
