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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues to investigate the horrific murder-rape of a woman doctor at the R G Kar Medical College in Kolkata. As part of their investigation, CBI officers have questioned Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the college, for a fourth consecutive day. The questioning is focused on understanding Ghosh's role in the aftermath of the doctor's death, and his actions following the discovery of her body on August 9th. Specifically, CBI officers have asked Ghosh to explain why he waited nearly three hours to inform the doctor's parents about her death, and to account for any actions he took in the hours leading up to the discovery of her body.
Beyond questioning Ghosh, the CBI is examining his mobile phone call log and WhatsApp chat history. This investigation into Ghosh's communications may reveal potential connections to the crime, or provide insight into his activities around the time of the murder. The investigation has also turned its focus to a possible renovation project, specifically the renovation of rooms near the seminar hall in the emergency building of the hospital. The CBI seeks to understand who authorized this renovation and whether it was in any way related to the murder-rape.
Ghosh, an orthopedic doctor, resigned from his post as principal two days after the doctor's body was found. He subsequently expressed fears of being attacked, leading his lawyer to seek protection from the Calcutta High Court. However, the court directed him to approach a single bench for a resolution. The arrest of a civic volunteer in connection with the murder-rape the day after the body was found has not fully resolved the case, and the CBI's ongoing investigation continues to focus on all aspects of the tragedy, including the possible involvement of others within the medical college and the institution's role in providing a safe environment for its students and staff.
Source: Kolkata murder-rape: CBI officers grill RG Kar's ex-principal for 4th day