CBI Pursues New Leads in RG Kar Scandal Amid Junior Doctors' Return to Work

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, September 20, 2024, Kolkata : The RG Kar scandal continues to cast a shadow over Kolkata, as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeks to unravel the complexities surrounding the case. Investigators are now requesting a polygraph test for Abhijit Mondal, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Tala police station, and a narco test for Sandeep Ghosh, the former director of RG Kar. They have submitted a formal application to the court, but legal approval is still pending.

Recent interrogations of Ghosh have revealed several discrepancies, prompting the CBI to consider taking him to Gujarat for a narcotics test. Ghosh has already undergone a polygraph examination but has reportedly declined to participate in the drug test, leading the CBI to escalate the matter to the court.

As part of its investigation, the CBI has previously conducted polygraph tests on nine individuals connected to the case, including Ghosh. Now, they aim to extend this scrutiny to Mondal, having filed a new application following their court appearance. The investigators are currently awaiting confirmation on whether they have the legal authority to proceed.

The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Court of Sealdah has already granted permission for the polygraph tests of the nine other individuals involved, including the main accused, Sanjay Roy, who has also undergone testing.

As the investigation unfolds, the atmosphere remains tense, with the CBI determined to clear the fog surrounding the RG Kar scandal. Meanwhile, as junior doctors announce their return to work starting next Saturday, the healthcare community is also watching closely for developments in both the medical and legal arenas.