The recent decision by a special court in Kolkata has granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) permission to conduct a polygraph test on Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, as well as four other doctors who were colleagues of a 31-year-old trainee doctor who was tragically raped and murdered at the hospital.
This step comes as part of the ongoing investigation into the horrific crime that has shocked the medical community and the public alike. Dr. Sandip Ghosh, who was serving as the principal of RG Kar Medical College at the time of the incident, had already come under intense scrutiny following the trainee doctor's death.
The court's approval to subject him and the four other doctors to a lie detector test suggests that the CBI is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to uncover the truth behind this gruesome case.
According to CBI sources, the polygraph test is expected to reveal any discrepancies in the statements provided by these individuals, which could prove crucial in solving the case.
On the night of the crime, the victim had reportedly spent time with the four other doctors who are now facing the polygraph test. They had dinner together before the horrific events unfolded.
The CBI's decision to include them in the polygraph test indicates that their accounts of the evening are of significant interest to the investigators, as they could potentially shed light on what transpired before the crime took place.
In a related development, Dr. Ghosh's recent transfer to the Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital was abruptly revoked amid growing protests over the handling of the trainee doctor's case.
This decision followed his resignation as the principal of RG Kar Medical College on August 12, just days after the victim's body was discovered in the seminar hall of the hospital on August 9.
The resignation and subsequent revocation of his transfer have added to the controversy surrounding the case, raising questions about the administration's response to the incident.
Adding further to the complexity of Dr. Ghosh's situation are allegations of domestic violence that have surfaced in recent days. Neighbours from his former residence in Barasat have accused him of brutally assaulting his wife just two weeks after she underwent a Caesarean section to deliver their child.
The alleged incident, which reportedly took place nearly 12 years ago, has brought additional scrutiny on Dr. Ghosh, painting a troubling picture of his past behaviour.
As the investigation continues, the results of the polygraph tests could play a pivotal role in determining the course of justice for the victim and her family. The medical community and the public are watching closely, hoping for a resolution that holds those responsible accountable for this heinous crime.
The CBI's thorough investigation and the court's cooperation in allowing these critical steps reflect the seriousness with which this case is being treated.
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