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The ongoing investigation into the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has taken a significant turn with the arrest of former principal Sandip Ghosh and Tala police station SHO Abhijit Mondal. Both individuals were sent to CBI custody till September 17 by a local court in Kolkata on Sunday. This development marks a crucial juncture in the case, raising serious questions about potential negligence and misconduct within the institution and law enforcement agencies.
Ghosh and Mondal were apprehended by the CBI on Saturday for their alleged roles in delaying the registration of the First Information Report (FIR) and for potential evidence tampering. Ghosh, previously accused of financial irregularities within the medical college, was initially arrested by the CBI for those alleged crimes. However, the recent charges stemming from the murder investigation underscore the gravity of his alleged involvement.
The CBI's allegations against Ghosh include evidence tampering, a serious offense that suggests an attempt to obstruct the investigation and potentially protect those responsible for the crime. Mondal, on the other hand, faces charges of evidence tampering, delaying the FIR registration, and other related offenses. The agency alleges that Mondal, despite being informed of the doctor's death around 10 am on August 9th, delayed lodging the FIR until 11 pm that same night. This delay, coupled with the charges of evidence tampering, casts doubt on the integrity of the initial investigation and raises concerns about potential collusion with the perpetrator(s).
The CBI's investigation into this case has been extensive and has uncovered a complex web of allegations. The agency's assertion that there could be a “bigger conspiracy” suggests that the individuals arrested may not be acting alone. The CBI's investigation is focusing on establishing the extent of the involvement of these individuals and uncovering any potential links to the perpetrators of the heinous crime. The allegations of communication between Ghosh and Mondal, with the former allegedly directing the cop on how to proceed with the case, further deepens the investigation and raises questions about the potential manipulation of the investigation by influential individuals.