Kolkata: The recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has brought the institution under intense scrutiny, with shocking details emerging about a pattern of mysterious deaths over the past two decades. The Supreme Court, during its latest hearing on the case, reprimanded the hospital administration, raising serious concerns about safety and transparency within the institution. A deeper look reveals that the trainee doctor is not the first victim in a series of suspicious deaths linked to RG Kar Hospital, prompting questions about whether the hospital is hiding dark secrets.
In the last 22 years, seven doctors associated with RG Kar Hospital have met untimely deaths. Whether it be alleged murders or suspected suicides, all these cases remain unresolved and have eerie similarities. While no definitive conclusions have been drawn, the pattern of these incidents has led to widespread speculation, particularly in light of the recent tragedy.
A Disturbing Timeline of Deaths at RG Kar Hospital
- 13 January 2023 – Dr Sion Mandal:
Dr Mandal reportedly died while trekking in Uttarakhand. It was claimed that he experienced breathing difficulties, though the exact cause of death remains uncertain. Allegations surfaced that Dr Mandal was aware of certain irregularities within the hospital. - 13 August 2023 – Dr Subhrajyoti Das:
The 23-year-old intern was found dead due to a suspected drug overdose. No suicide note was discovered, but hospital authorities suggested he was suffering from depression. The case remains shrouded in ambiguity. - May 2020 – Dr Poulami Saha:
Dr Saha, 25, reportedly jumped from the sixth floor of the emergency room. No suicide note was found, and it was suggested that she was under severe mental stress. Claims emerged linking her death to knowledge of a drug mafia operating within the hospital. - 23 October 2016 – Dr Gautam Pal:
Dr Pal, a professor of medicine, was found dead in his Dum Dum flat in a suspected murder. Although the door was locked from the inside, evidence indicated foul play. The exact cause of his death remains undetermined. - 22 October 2003 – Dr Arijit Dutta:
Dr Dutta reportedly died by suicide after allegedly overdosing and jumping from the roof. Injuries on his hand hinted at a struggle, and it was suggested that he might have had knowledge of criminal activities within the hospital. - 10 August 2002 – Dr Soumitra Biswas:
Dr Biswas was brutally murdered, and his dismembered body was found in a suitcase near NRS Medical College. Reports indicated that he had uncovered details about a pornography racket connected to the Sonagachi area.
Claims and Speculations: Dark Nexus in Medical Colleges?
Dr Tapas Biswas, a senior gastro surgeon and RG Kar alumnus, has made startling claims, stating that a nexus involving drugs and corruption is prevalent not only at RG Kar but across all medical colleges in West Bengal. According to Dr Biswas, it is possible that the deceased doctors were silenced because they were privy to critical information. He hinted that the trainee doctor’s murder might also be connected to this alleged racket, and that the involvement of powerful individuals cannot be ruled out.
While the investigation into the trainee doctor’s death is ongoing, the pattern of unresolved deaths at RG Kar Hospital has intensified public suspicion. As the Supreme Court presses for answers and a CBI probe is underway, the spotlight remains firmly on the hospital’s administration and the potential nexus lurking within.
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