The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is actively investigating the alleged rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata, as well as the corruption charges against Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. During a polygraph test, Sanjay Roy, the main suspect, claimed he was innocent and stated that the victim was already deceased when he arrived at the scene. Roy, along with seven others, including Dr. Ghosh, have undergone polygraph tests as part of the ongoing investigation.
In addition to the tests, the CBI has conducted raids at the homes of Dr. Ghosh and other officials from the medical college to investigate potential financial misconduct linked to Ghosh.
Despite a Supreme Court appeal urging them to return to work, resident doctors at the hospital have decided to continue their strike in protest.
Live Updates on Kolkata Murder Case and Nationwide Protests
Follow all the latest updates on the Kolkata murder case, which has sparked widespread protests and a national debate over safety and justice:
5:58 AM IST, Aug 26, 2024: Kolkata Assistant Police Commissioner Ram Thapa arrives at the CBI Office, CGO Complex in Kolkata, as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged rape and murder case.
5:57 AM IST, Aug 26, 2024: Manas Kumar Bandyopadhyay, Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, arrives at the CBI Anti-Corruption Branch office in Kolkata amid the investigation.
5:53 AM IST, Aug 26, 2024: RJD’s Manoj Jha responds to PM Modi’s remarks on crimes against women, emphasizing that effective action is needed beyond just statements to make a real impact.
5:46 AM IST, Aug 26, 2024: BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar announces a series of state-wide protests from August 28 to September 4, demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation over the handling of women’s safety following the alleged rape and murder case.
4:56 AM IST, Aug 26, 2024: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma supports PM Modi’s call for stricter laws against crimes targeting women and suggests a six-month timeline for all legal proceedings to reduce such offenses.
4:01 AM IST, Aug 26, 2024: Kolkata police increase security measures ahead of the Nabanna Abhijan rally scheduled for tomorrow, which coincides with the UGC-NET exam from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
3:40 AM IST, Aug 26, 2024: TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya calls the upcoming Nabanna Abhijan rally “illegal” and claims it is an attempt to incite unrest in Kolkata, while criticizing the organizers for not informing the police.
3:18 AM IST, Aug 26, 2024: Allegations of corruption surface against the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, with Akhtar Ali, former deputy superintendent, accusing him of issuing tenders without proper authorization.
2:36 AM IST, Aug 26, 2024: The CBI resumes questioning Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, and vice principal Sanjay Vashisth, as part of their investigation into alleged financial irregularities.
2:08 AM IST, Aug 26, 2024: Dr. Ananda Sankar Bandyopadhyay, a US-based doctor from West Bengal, expresses his disappointment over the Kolkata rape and murder case and calls for greater safety and dignity for medical professionals.
12:49 AM IST, Aug 26, 2024: The CBI continues its investigation into the alleged rape, murder, and financial irregularities involving former principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh, with new findings being reported.
12:17 AM IST, Aug 26, 2024: The Bengal BJP announces a series of protests starting August 28, demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation and addressing concerns over women’s safety following the alleged crime.
11:55 PM IST, Aug 25, 2024: A resident doctor in Delhi is reportedly assaulted by a patient’s attendant, raising concerns over security in medical facilities despite recent reviews.
10:42 PM IST, Aug 25, 2024: Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the Kolkata rape and murder case, claims during a polygraph test that the victim was already deceased when he arrived at the scene.
10:14 PM IST, Aug 25, 2024: Members of West Bengal’s television industry hold a candlelight march, demanding justice for the victim in the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case and calling for strict punishment of the accused.
5:28 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: Former RG Kar Medical College Principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, appears before the CBI for the second consecutive day. The questioning relates to the ongoing investigation into the shocking murder of a trainee doctor.
4:56 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: ABVP members protest in Delhi against the West Bengal government, demanding accountability for the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College.
4:42 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: The Centre appeals to doctors to return to work amid rising Dengue and Malaria cases, following assurances of enhanced safety measures for healthcare professionals.
4:29 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: Bollywood actor R. Madhavan voices his deep anguish over the horrific incident, questioning the effectiveness of past legal reforms and calling for stricter actions to prevent such atrocities.
4:17 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: Dr. Arif Ahmed Laskar, a Post Graduate Teacher, demands the resignation of the RG Kar Medical College administration and urges the CBI to interrogate all involved in the incident.
3:29 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: The National Commission for Women (NCW) highlights potential evidence tampering at the crime scene, raising concerns about the integrity of the investigation.
3:05 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla accuses the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of protecting the perpetrators, coining the phrase “TMC stands for Taliban Mujhe Chahiye.”
2:44 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: A Gujarat doctor faces charges for brandishing a pistol during a protest against the Kolkata rape-murder case, reflecting the rising tensions across the country.
2:16 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: CBI investigators arrive at RG Kar Medical College to continue their probe into the murder case that has shaken the nation.
2:03 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, faces further questioning by the CBI as part of the ongoing investigation.
1:46 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: Doctors in Karnataka join the nationwide protest, emphasizing the urgent need for laws to protect medical professionals from violence.
1:37 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao raises concerns over hospital staff safety and announces a meeting to discuss improvements in safety protocols.
1:13 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju highlights the national importance of medical staff safety in light of the tragic Kolkata incident.
1:12 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar urges the public to trust the CBI’s investigation, stressing the need to preserve biological evidence.
12:50 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: Healthcare services are disrupted across West Bengal as doctors strike in response to the Kolkata murder case and the recent vandalism at RG Kar Medical College.
12:31 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: OPD services at RG Kar Medical College remain suspended for the 8th day as protests continue to demand justice.
12:29 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: Security is heightened at AIIMS-Patna in response to the Kolkata incident, with plans to install more CCTV cameras and increase the presence of female security guards.
12:10 AM IST, Aug 17, 2024: Lucknow hospitals are impacted by the IMA-led nationwide strike, with significant disruptions to medical services.
11:50 PM IST, Aug 16, 2024: BJP Mahila Morcha leads a silent candle march at RG Kar Medical College, condemning the state government’s handling of the case.
11:19 PM IST, Aug 16, 2024: BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla calls for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation, citing the CBI’s involvement as evidence of a failed state investigation.
10:49 PM IST, Aug 16, 2024: The NCW’s report on RG Kar Medical College reveals serious lapses in security and infrastructure, urging a more comprehensive investigation.
8:42 PM IST, Aug 16, 2024: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar criticizes Mamata Banerjee for protesting against her own government, questioning her role as both the chief minister and a protester.
8:40 PM IST, Aug 16, 2024: Union Minister Nityanand Rai accuses Mamata Banerjee of creating chaos and distracting from the rape case by calling it a suicide.
8:35 PM IST, Aug 16, 2024: Doctors across India go on strike, withdrawing non-emergency services to protest the Kolkata murder case.
Sources: Hindustan Times.
