Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Dr. Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation. Ghosh, who has been under scrutiny for the past 15 days, is one of the ten individuals who have undergone polygraph tests as part of the probe. The investigation has intensified after the CBI raided 15 locations linked to Ghosh and his close associates.
The arrest of Ghosh follows the shocking rape and murder of a woman doctor at the medical college’s seminar hall on 9 August. Civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, the primary accused, was arrested the day after the incident. Since 16 August, Ghosh has faced continuous questioning by the CBI, both regarding his alleged involvement in the corruption scandal and his role as an administrator during the tragic incident.
The CBI has reported significant findings following their raids, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) also joining the investigation, focusing on potential money laundering activities. As the investigation unfolds, questions are mounting over Ghosh’s involvement, both in the murder case and in financial irregularities at the medical college.
The allegations against Ghosh include corruption in the disposal of medical waste, embezzlement of government funds, nepotism in selecting vendors, and appointing contractors in violation of regulations. Akhtar Ali, a former deputy superintendent and one-time associate of Ghosh, has testified in court regarding these accusations, further implicating Ghosh in a web of corruption and malpractices.
Public anger has been steadily rising in Bengal over the brutal murder of the woman doctor. The role of the police has come under intense scrutiny, with accusations of inaction and inefficiency. On Monday, junior doctors from various medical colleges in Kolkata organised a protest march to the police headquarters at Lalbazar, demanding the resignation of Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal.
The rally, which was halted by barricades on BB Ganguly Road, saw the protesters burning an effigy of the police commissioner. The junior doctors accused the police of failing to prevent vandalism at the medical college on 14 August and expressed their frustration at being denied a meeting with the commissioner. Despite the protest being largely peaceful, it underscored the growing discontent among medical professionals and the public alike.
As investigations continue, the twin scandals of corruption and negligence at RG Kar Medical College have sparked a fierce debate over accountability and transparency in Kolkata’s institutions. The developments in these cases are being closely monitored as the city awaits further action from the authorities.
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