CBI Arrests Sandip Ghosh and Police Officer in Kolkata Rape-Murder Investigation

CBI Arrests Sandip Ghosh and Officer

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) made significant moves by arresting former principal Sandip Ghosh of RG Kar Medical College and an officer from Kolkata Police this past Saturday. This development arises from allegations of evidence tampering and attempts to mislead the investigation regarding the tragic rape-murder of a junior doctor at the health facility last month.

Details of the Investigation

Abhijit Mandal, the Station House Officer (SHO) who initially investigated this sensitive case, has come under scrutiny for purported delays in filing the FIR as well as several missed pieces of evidence. Following the discovery of the 31-year-old doctor's body in the seminar room on August 9, CBI has taken significant interest in the procedural lapses noted.

Legal Proceedings and Background

Reports suggest that both Ghosh and Mandal are set to be presented before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Court in Sealdah on Sunday. Notably, Ghosh faced prior arrest in a separate investigation associated with financial irregularities, raising questions about his administrative conduct.

Next Steps in the Case

• The Calcutta High Court has demanded a progress report from the CBI, due on September 17.
• New questioning methods, including polygraph tests, may aid in uncovering further details regarding the tragic incident.