In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Bengal Police have submitted their investigation reports to the Supreme Court in sealed envelopes regarding the brutal murder and rape of a doctor in Kolkata. The case has garnered widespread attention, leading to a demand for a thorough and impartial investigation. The submission of these sealed reports indicates progress in the case, with further details expected to emerge during the court proceedings.
The Supreme Court will hear today the status report filed by the CBI and West Bengal Police concerning the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital. The report, submitted in a sealed cover, details the ongoing investigation, including interrogations of key suspects like Sanjoy Roy and former principal Sandeep Ghosh.
Investigation details
The CBI’s report aims to clarify the progress of the investigation, including whether Sanjoy Roy acted alone or if there were other conspirators. It will also address forensic findings, the involvement of former principal Sandeep Ghosh, and any irregularities in the police investigation.
Supreme Court criticises delays
The Supreme Court previously reprimanded the West Bengal government for delays in registering the FIR and criticised Kolkata Police for their handling of the case. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud highlighted systemic issues regarding the safety of medical professionals and questioned why the principal initially attempted to classify the death as suicide.
Call for doctors to resume work
The Court urged protesting doctors to return to work, emphasising that their concerns are being taken seriously. Nationwide protests erupted following the discovery of the trainee doctor’s body in the hospital seminar hall on August 9, leading to the arrest of a suspect and the transfer of the case to the CBI on August 13.
Key figures in the investigation
1. Sanjoy Roy – Primary accused
2. Sandeep Ghosh – Former principal, subject of multiple interrogations
3. First witness of the body in the hospital
4-5. Victim’s parents
6. Assistant Superintendent who first reported the death as suicide
7-10. Four doctors who dined with the victim
11. Food delivery person
12. ASI Arup Dutta, where Sanjoy allegedly rested post-crime
13. Saurabh, Sanjoy’s friend
14-17. Four junior doctors close to the victim
18-22. Five doctors who conducted the post-mortem
23. Hospital officer Bulbul
24. Chest department official
Additionally, 49 ground staff and renovation workers present at the hospital are under scrutiny.
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