Kolkata: In a significant breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR and arrested Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in connection with the rape and murder of a junior doctor. Alongside Ghosh, Kolkata Police Station House Officer (SHO) Abhijit Mandal has also been taken into custody.
This brings the total number of arrests in this harrowing case to three. The first arrest was of Sanjay Roy, who was apprehended shortly after the incident. The CBI, which took over the investigation from the Kolkata Police on August 14 following a directive from the Calcutta High Court, is also probing alleged financial irregularities involving Sandip Ghosh.
Timeline of Arrests and Investigations:
- September 2: Sandip Ghosh and three associates were arrested on corruption charges. Ghosh remains in judicial custody until September 23.
- September 14: CBI arrests Sandip Ghosh and Abhijit Mandal in connection with the rape and murder case.
The Incident:
The tragic incident occurred during a night shift at RG Kar Hospital, where a trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered. This heinous crime has sparked widespread protests among doctors, who are demanding better safety measures. The protests have disrupted medical services, causing delays in patient care.
Legal and Social Repercussions:
The case has garnered national attention, with protests erupting across the country. The Supreme Court is currently hearing the case, and the doctors in West Bengal continue to protest, highlighting the urgent need for improved security in medical institutions.
CBI’s Ongoing Investigation:
The CBI’s investigation has revealed disturbing details, including allegations of tampering with evidence and destruction of crucial documents. The agency is also scrutinizing financial misconduct at the hospital, with Ghosh accused of embezzling funds and making illegal appointments.
