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The Sealdah court, deeply dissatisfied with the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) lack of presence during the hearing of Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, voiced its displeasure. The court expressed its frustration with the CBI's lethargic attitude, questioning if it should grant bail to Roy given the investigating officer and prosecutor's absence. This incident highlights the serious lapse in the CBI's commitment to pursuing this critical case.
Despite the court's disapproval, a CBI legal representative was hastily brought in for the hearing. However, the court, undeterred, ultimately rejected Roy's bail plea. Roy, a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, was apprehended on August 10. The court remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody, extending his stay in custody until September 20. The CBI will now oversee Roy's detention.
Simultaneously, the CBI initiated an investigation into allegations of financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College, where the tragic death of the woman doctor occurred on August 9. The case, initially handled by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) established by the West Bengal government, was transferred to the CBI upon the directive of the Calcutta High Court. The High Court's decision to transfer the probe stemmed from a plea filed by Akhtar Ali, the former Deputy Superintendent of RG Kar Medical College. Ali accused financial misconduct during the tenure of the former principal. This decision underlines the importance of a thorough investigation into the alleged financial irregularities, potentially impacting the credibility of the medical institution and highlighting the need for greater transparency and accountability.
Source: Shall I grant bail to RG Kar accused? Court miffed over CBI lawyers' absence