Kolkata, September 2, 2024 — Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday. Ghosh has been charged with conspiracy, cheating, and corruption in connection with financial irregularities at the hospital. His arrest follows a prolonged investigation that included over two weeks of intensive questioning by the central probe agency.
Ghosh, who had recently stepped down from his position as principal, came under scrutiny after the tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College last month. The heinous crime sent shockwaves through the medical community and prompted widespread outrage, ultimately leading to the intervention of the CBI.
The Kolkata High Court ordered the CBI to take over the investigation from the Kolkata Police, citing the need for an impartial probe into both the financial misconduct and the horrific crime that had occurred within the hospital premises. The central agency’s investigation revealed a trail of alleged financial misconduct during Ghosh’s tenure as principal, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing probe.
On Monday evening, the CBI arrested Ghosh after finding what officials described as “incriminating evidence” linking him to the financial irregularities at the institution. The arrest marks a significant development in the case, as the CBI continues to piece together the events that led to both the financial discrepancies and the tragic incident involving the trainee doctor.
Ghosh’s arrest is expected to lead to further revelations as the investigation progresses. The CBI is also expected to question other individuals who were associated with Ghosh during his time at RG Kar Medical College. Meanwhile, the medical community and the public at large await justice for the young doctor whose life was cut short under such tragic circumstances.
The case has highlighted concerns about the safety and administration of government-run hospitals in Kolkata, prompting calls for systemic reforms to prevent such incidents in the future.
