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CBI arrests ex-RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and police officer Abhijit Mandal for destroying evidence in the Kolkata rape-murder case of a doctor.
In a significant development in the Kolkata rape-murder case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh and Tala police station in-charge (OC) Abhijit Mandal. Both were detained on Saturday night on charges of destroying evidence related to the August 9th rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor.
CBI Arrests Linked to Evidence Destruction
Sandip Ghosh, who is already in judicial custody for his involvement in financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College, faces new charges of evidence destruction in connection with the Kolkata rape-murder. The CBI has also arrested Abhijit Mandal, the officer in charge of Tala police station, for allegedly tampering with and destroying crucial evidence related to the case.
Delay in FIR Filing Raises Concerns
CBI investigations revealed suspicious delays in filing the First Information Report (FIR) and registering the general diary related to the incident. While the general diary was registered at 10:10 AM, after Tala Police Station received the initial call regarding the discovery of the victim’s body, the formal FIR was only registered at 11:45 PM—over 13 hours later. This delay has led to questions about Mandal’s conduct, further raising suspicions about the handling of the Kolkata rape-murder case.
Inconsistencies in Statements Lead to Arrests
Mandal’s arrest follows a lengthy six-hour interrogation, during which he reportedly provided inconsistent statements. Investigators found discrepancies in his account of the events, which further indicated possible interference in the investigation. CBI sources claim that this is the first time a Kolkata police officer in charge has been arrested by the agency, marking a significant moment in the ongoing investigation of the Kolkata rape-murder.
The delay in registering the FIR, along with questionable actions by the officers, has raised suspicions of a cover-up, leading to the arrests. This has drawn significant attention, as both the police officer and the former hospital principal are now implicated in the destruction of crucial evidence in the case.
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation into the Kolkata rape-murder is ongoing, with CBI officers determined to uncover the full extent of the tampering and the potential motives behind it. The arrests of both Sandip Ghosh and Abhijit Mandal are seen as pivotal steps toward bringing justice to the victim and her family. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, continues to be closely monitored by both legal authorities and the public.
Conclusion
The arrests of the former RG Kar principal and the Tala police station officer mark a significant turning point in the Kolkata rape-murder case. As investigations deepen, there is growing hope that justice will be served for the young doctor whose life was tragically cut short.