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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is delving into the disconcerting details surrounding the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The agency's focus is particularly drawn to the significant time gap between the discovery of the victim's body and the notification of the police, as well as the peculiar language used in the initial First Information Report (FIR) filed by the authorities.
According to information gathered by the CBI, the body of the victim was found in the seminar hall of the hospital building at 9:45 AM on August 9th. The discovery was made by an associate professor attached to the chest medicine department, who promptly alerted the hospital's Medical Superintendent and Vice Principal. However, the local Tala police station was not informed of the body's recovery until 10:10 AM, a delay of 25 minutes. The CBI is actively investigating the reason for this substantial lapse in time, raising questions about potential negligence or attempts to conceal crucial information.
Furthermore, the language employed in the initial FIR has come under intense scrutiny. The document referred to the incident as a case of 'willful rape with murder' by unknown miscreants. Legal experts, including senior counsel Kaushik Gupta of the Calcutta High Court, have pointed out the unusual and perplexing use of the term 'willful rape.' The term is considered legally inappropriate, as rape is inherently a non-consensual act. The CBI is analyzing the implications of this specific wording in the FIR, considering its potential impact on the investigation and the eventual prosecution.
Gupta, expressing his concerns, highlighted the significance of timely reporting in such cases. Delay in informing the police can hinder the investigative process and potentially compromise the strength of the prosecution. The unusual wording in the FIR, coupled with the delay in reporting, raises serious questions about the transparency and thoroughness of the initial response to this horrific crime. The CBI's ongoing investigation aims to unravel the complexities surrounding these discrepancies and shed light on the truth behind this tragic incident.
Source: RG Kar horror: Delay in informing police, language in FIR under CBI lens