Kolkata: In a shocking revelation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused the Tala police station of tampering with evidence in the high-profile murder case of a lady doctor. During a court hearing on Wednesday, the CBI made the explosive claim that crucial evidence had been altered at the police station, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the investigation.
The case, which has gripped the city, centres on the tragic death of the doctor, whose body was found on August 9 at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The post-mortem results led to the arrest of civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, charged with sexually assaulting the body. Two other prominent figures, former college principal Sandeep Ghosh and former officer-in-charge (OC) of Tala police station Abhijit Mondal, were also taken into custody on conspiracy charges linked to the crime.
The CBI’s most recent allegation, made in a special CBI court, accuses Tala police of falsifying records related to the case. Investigators claim that fake documents were created, further implicating the police station in what now appears to be a wider conspiracy. This marks the second instance of the police being accused of misconduct, following earlier concerns over mishandling the case and hastily cremating the victim’s body.
Abhijit Mondal, the former OC of Tala police station, was previously arrested on suspicion of tampering with evidence. The CBI has now added that forged records were created inside the station, further complicating the investigation. A document presented by the CBI specifically points to the alteration of records, stating in point four: “false record created or altered.” This allegation stems from circumstantial evidence, as well as the interrogation of key suspects.
Tala police have faced scrutiny since the start of the investigation, with questions raised about the delayed filing of the First Information Report (FIR) and the hasty cremation of the doctor’s body. These procedural lapses have fuelled suspicions of foul play within the police force.
On Wednesday, Abhijit Mondal appeared in court to apply for bail, arguing that he had acted appropriately on the day of the incident. Mondal stated that he received the report at 9:30 a.m. on August 9 and promptly reached the scene by 10:30 a.m. He also contended that the conspiracy charge against him falls under a bailable section, requesting bail based on this fact. However, his plea was rejected, with the court siding with the CBI’s argument against granting bail.
Both Mondal and Ghosh remain in judicial custody until September 30, following the CBI’s request for their continued detention. Sandeep Ghosh’s bail plea was similarly denied, adding to the mounting pressure on those accused of involvement in the case.
The next step in the investigation could include narco-analysis and polygraph tests on the suspects, though this hearing has been delayed due to the unavailability of an expert from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory. The expert is currently engaged in a separate case outside the state, causing a postponement in the court proceedings.
The unfolding investigation continues to capture public attention, with allegations of police corruption and evidence tampering casting a shadow over the case. As the CBI delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding the lady doctor’s murder, questions remain about the role of the Tala police station and the extent of the conspiracy.
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