Charges Framed in RG Kar Case; Accused Civic Volunteer Proclaims Innocence, Sandeep Ghosh Seeks Bail

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, November 4, 2024, Kolkata : The charge sheet in the high-profile RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case was formally filed today, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation. The charge sheet includes serious allegations of rape and murder against the arrested civic volunteer, whose name has been in the news since the case broke. The proceedings, which took place behind closed doors, saw the accused vehemently proclaim his innocence to the media after emerging from the court.

"I am innocent! I have done nothing wrong, I neither committed the rape nor the murder. I am being falsely implicated by the government, " the accused civic volunteer shouted, addressing a swarm of reporters waiting outside the courtroom. He also accused government officials of constantly threatening him to remain silent 

"I was silent for such a long time. But despite the fact that I am innocent, no one is listening to me. I am constantly being threatened not to open my mouth. I have even been threatened by my own departmental colleagues. I am innocent," he claimed repeatedly. 

His outburst came shortly after the charges were officially framed against him. However, the legal battle is far from over, and the investigation continues to unravel more details.

Besides Roy, two others arrested by the CBI officials in the matter are the former principal of RG Kar Hospital, Sandip Ghosh and former SHO of Tala police station Abhijit Mondal. RG Kar comes under the jurisdiction of Tala police station. The main charges against Ghosh and Mondal are misleading the investigation when the Kollcata Police were carrying out the investigation before it was handed over to CBI by Calcutta High Court. 

In a related development, Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital, appeared in court seeking bail after being charged with evidence tampering in connection with the case. Ghosh, who was arrested for allegedly altering critical evidence in the rape and murder investigation, made his case before the judge, arguing that the charge of evidence tampering was not supported by solid proof.

"I am applying for bail," said Ghosh's lawyer in court. "The initial charge sheet only mentions rape and murder. Now, suddenly there is talk of lost evidence. Where is the proof?" Ghosh's defense team insists that the accusations against him are unfounded, and the lawyer emphasized that there is no clear evidence linking him to the alleged tampering.

Despite Ghosh's defense, the CBI has made it clear that it does not intend to give him or his co-accused, Abhijit Mondal, a clean chit. Mondal, the former Officer-in-Charge of the Tala Police Station, is also under investigation for his role in the alleged destruction of evidence.

Meanwhile, Ghosh's lawyer, Zoeb Rauf, made a strong statement in defense of his client, emphasizing the harm caused to Ghosh’s reputation. "The media has already tarnished my client’s image. If tomorrow it is claimed that Sandeep Ghosh trained Osama bin Laden to attack the World Trade Center, the people of Bengal would believe it," Rauf stated, lamenting what he described as the media’s negative portrayal of Ghosh.

The case has captured significant public attention due to its sensitive nature, involving not only allegations of heinous crimes but also a potential cover-up involving powerful figures within the medical and law enforcement sectors. As the investigation continues, the CBI is focusing on uncovering the full extent of the conspiracy behind the rape and murder at RG Kar Hospital, as well as the alleged evidence tampering.

As the legal proceedings move forward, both the accused and the victims’ families are waiting for justice. The court’s decision regarding Sandeep Ghosh's bail application and the ongoing investigation by the CBI will likely shape the next chapter of this chilling case.