New twist in Kolkata rape and murder: Sandip Ghosh Arrested again, no Narco test for Sanjay Roy; check timeline

CBI arrested ex-RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal, Dr Sandip Ghosh. Earlier, a Kolkata court has denied a narco analysis test for Sanjay Roy. Check timeline of the case.

Kolkata Rape And Murder Case: In the latest development in the Kolkata rape and murder case, in which a 31-year-old female doctor was brutally sexually assaulted and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, a team from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested the hospital’s former principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, and a police officer named Abhijit Mondal on Saturday. Notably, Ghosh is already under the custody over corruption allegations during his tenure as the principal of RG Kar hospital. Apart from CBI, Enforcement Directorate (ED) is also probing allegations of money laundering against him. ED had also raided his house and seized evidence.

Kolkata Rape And Murder Case: Charges Against Sandip Ghosh

On Saturday, Ghosh found himself embroiled in a number of charges filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Insider reports detail how he was arrested on the grounds of suspicious behavior, particularly obstructing their ongoing investigations and possibly tampering with crucial evidence. This includes negligent delays in revealing the death of the victim and stalling the initial launch of the crucial information report. The CBI, intending to delve deeper into their rape and murder investigations, has approached a local judicial body asking for Ghosh’s custody. It’s worth remembering that Ghosh’s first brush with the law was back on September 2 related to alleged financial irregularities at the hospital, during his tenure as principal.

On the 9th of September, while dealing with the case on its own motion, the Supreme Court brought up a noteworthy disparity in the timing between the filing of the general diary (GD) and the formal police complaint (FIR). It was pointed out by the Chief Justice DY Chandrachud that there appears to be at least a 14-hour lag before the FIR was officially recorded.

Kolkata Rape And Murder Case: Court Turns Down CBI Request For Narco Test Of Sanjay Roy

A court in Kolkata has turned down the plea for a narco analysis of Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the case. Despite CBI’s proposition for the test, in hopes of verifying Roy’s version of events, the request was denied. This contentious decision has emerged amidst fervent public protests and an ongoing ‘cease work’ done by uprising junior doctors, driven to action by the distressing incident.

Roy was brought to Sealdah court on Friday where the judge personally spoke to him to know whether he had any objections to the test. As per CBI sources, Roy initially agreed for the test, but changed his mind later. As a result, his change of heart led to the denial of the plea for a narco analysis test since he took back his consent.

Kolkata Rape And Murder Case: CBI Collected Dental Impression Of Sanjay Roy

On Thursday, Sanjay Roy’s dental impression was collected by CBI during their investigation. This key evidence, according to an PTI official, could be instrumental in shaping the current case.

Kolkata Rape And Murder Case: Timeline from protests to CBI report on Sept 17

August 9

The 31-year-old female trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in semi-naked condition. Postmortem revealed she sustained external and internal injuries in the sexual assault. No FIR was filed for around 14 hours.

August 10

Kolkata police arrested the accused Sanjay Roy amid massive protests by doctors. CM Mamata Banerjee vowed to seek death penalty for assailant.

August 11

The West Bengal government transferred, Sanjay Vashisth, Superintendent of RG Kar Medical College. FORDA supported the agitation in the case, calling for nationwide strike.

August 12

CM Mamata Banerjee gave new RG Kar College Principal seven-day deadline to take immediate action. Sandip Ghosh stepped down.

August 13

The Calcutta High Court took cognisance of the case and urged the protesting doctors to resume service. The case was transferred to CBI, The CBI arrested the accused.

August 14

A 24 member CBI team was formed to investigate the case.

August 15

A mob stormed into the RG Kar Hospital and vandalised the emergency department and nursing station.

August 16

Police arrested over 19 people over vandalism charges at the hospital.

August 17

NCW alleged security lapses while the IMA sought Prime Minister’s intervention.

August 18

Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the incident, posted the matter for hearing on August 20.

August 19

CBI questioned Sandip Ghosh for the fourth consecutive day. Permission to conduct a polygraph test was granted.

August 20

The Supreme Court has put together a team of ten to form a task force. Their mission is to create a national guideline to ensure that medical professionals all over the country are protected and secure.

August 21

CISF to take over security at RG Kar Hospital. Meanwhile, Kolkata police suspended three officers.

August 24

Central agency conducted lie-detection tests on Sanjay Roy.

August 25

CBI raided residence of Sandip Ghosh, ex-MSVP Sanjay Vashisth and 13 others.

August 26

The Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj announced the “Nabanna Abhijan” march demanding CM Banerjee’s resignation.

September 10

Protesting junior doctors refused the state government’s invite for talks.

September 11

The WB government rejected junior doctors’ demands for the CM Banerjee’s presence and a live broadcast of the meeting.

September 14

CBI arrested Sandip Ghosh and a Kolkata police officer.