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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating allegations of financial irregularities at R.G. Kar Hospital in Kolkata, India. The investigation stems from a rape and murder case of a junior doctor that occurred at the hospital two weeks prior. The former principal of the hospital, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, has been questioned for ten consecutive days by the CBI. Ghosh resigned from his position on August 12, shortly after the crime, following questions about alleged mismanagement of funds.
The CBI filed a First Information Report (FIR) on August 24, naming Ghosh and three companies – M/s Ma Tara Traders, M/s Eshan Café, and M/s Khama Louha – for alleged criminal conspiracy, cheating, and bribery. The FIR alleges that Ghosh, along with other individuals, was involved in illegal activities such as transferring officers for money, misusing government funds, and selling hazardous biomedical waste. The allegations were initially brought forth by Dr. Akhtar Ali, a former deputy superintendent of the hospital, who claimed his complaints were ignored by the West Bengal government.
The Calcutta High Court ordered the CBI to investigate the financial charges, adding to the ongoing probe into the rape and murder. The court emphasized the need for a unified investigation to ensure efficiency, consistency, and comprehensive justice. The CBI has conducted searches at multiple locations, including Ghosh's residence and the homes of other individuals named in the FIR. The agency has collected bundles of documents and files during these searches.
The case has sparked outrage and protests across the state, highlighting the need for accountability and transparency within the healthcare system. The CBI investigation aims to bring those responsible for the alleged financial irregularities and the tragic death of the junior doctor to justice. The outcome of the investigation will have significant implications for the hospital, the healthcare system in West Bengal, and the public's trust in institutions.