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The alleged rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata has sparked outrage and prompted serious concerns about the investigation's integrity. Dr. Koushik Lahiri, advisor for the West Bengal Doctor Forum, has raised grave allegations of a cover-up, claiming the doctor, who had reportedly been trying to speak out against injustices, was silenced. He points to a series of irregularities in the investigation process, raising questions about the police's commitment to finding the truth.
Dr. Lahiri details a timeline of events that raises serious red flags. He highlights the delay in informing the deceased doctor's father, the initial mischaracterization of the case as a suicide, and the suspicious timing of filing a general diary. He further criticizes the handling of the postmortem, which he claims was conducted after sunset and without the deceased's parents present, contradicting established procedures. The fact that the FIR was filed after the postmortem adds further fuel to the fire of suspicion.
Dr. Lahiri's accusations also target the former principal of the college, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, who resigned soon after the incident. He questions Dr. Ghosh's claim to have tried to save the victim, suggesting the principal may be involved in a cover-up. The doctor's allegations paint a picture of a concerted effort to protect potential perpetrators and suppress evidence. He believes that the administration is shielding the culprits and preventing a thorough investigation.
The case has drawn comparisons to the Nirbhaya case, a notorious incident of gang rape and murder in Delhi that sparked national outrage and calls for justice. The similarities in the alleged cover-up attempts, including manipulation of evidence and attempts to silence witnesses, raise serious concerns about the safety and security of women in India. This case serves as a chilling reminder of the systemic issues that perpetuate violence against women and the need for robust, transparent, and impartial investigations.
Source: ‘Murdered Kolkata doctor knew too much, was silenced’, says top Bengal doctor