The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the Kolkata Doctor Rape and Murder case, leading to the arrest of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Ghosh is accused of several wrongdoings, including a medical waste scam and attempts to cover up the brutal crime against a junior doctor. Alongside Ghosh, three other individuals have been arrested: his bodyguard Afsar Ali Khan, and two vendors, Biplab Sinha and Suman Hazra. Here’s what you need to know about their involvement in this case.
Details On Sandip Ghosh
From the start, Sandip Ghosh has been a central figure in the investigation. Initially, he was accused of trying to suppress the case of the junior doctor’s rape and murder. As the investigation unfolded, the former Deputy Superintendent of RG Kar Medical College, Dr Akhtar Ali, made serious allegations against Ghosh, claiming that he was involved in various corrupt activities within the college. Ghosh is accused of selling medical waste to unauthorized vendors, selling unclaimed bodies, and extorting large sums of money from students in exchange for helping them pass their exams. Despite previous complaints to the State Vigilance Commission and Anti-Corruption Bureau, no action was taken against Ghosh until now.
Who Is Afsar Ali Khan?
Afsar Ali Khan, Sandip Ghosh’s bodyguard, was always by his side and is considered to be deeply involved in his activities. Known as Ghosh’s confidant, Afsar Ali is suspected by the CBI of being involved in all of Ghosh’s corrupt dealings. His presence in the government-run medical college as a private bodyguard has also raised questions, with allegations that he helped Ghosh in his illegal activities.
Who Is Biplab Sinha?
Biplab Sinha, the owner of Maa Tara Traders, has also been implicated in the corruption at RG Kar Medical College. His firm supplies medical equipment, and he reportedly used his father’s connections at the hospital to secure contracts. Biplab started with small jobs like poster and banner work before expanding into the supply of medicines and medical equipment. The CBI has filed an FIR against Maa Tara Traders as part of the ongoing investigation.
Who Is Suman Hazra?
Suman Hazra, who runs Hazra Medical Shop, is another key figure in the investigation. He is closely linked to Sandip Ghosh and is suspected of being involved in large-scale fraud related to the supply of medicines at the medical college. The CBI believes that Hazra may have helped Ghosh by selling high-quality medical equipment meant for the college in the open market for profit.
These arrests mark a significant development in the investigation, as the CBI continues to uncover the extent of the corruption and wrongdoing within RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
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