CBI Raids RG Kar Medical College Principal

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated search operations at 15 locations, including the residence of Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, in connection with alleged financial irregularities during his tenure. This investigation follows a tragic incident on August 9, where a postgraduate trainee doctor was reportedly raped and murdered at the college, prompting widespread protests. The CBI's involvement comes after the Calcutta High Court ordered the transfer of the case from the West Bengal government's Special Investigation Team to ensure a more streamlined investigation. The court's directive was influenced by a plea from former Deputy Superintendent Akhtar Ali, who alleged financial misconduct and a possible nexus with contractors. The High Court has mandated that the CBI submit a progress report within three weeks, emphasizing the importance of a unified approach to these serious allegations. The agency is also probing the circumstances surrounding the doctor's death, which has drawn national attention and outrage.