The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named Sandeep Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in the FIR. (Express Photos)
Kolkata Doctor Rape Case Live: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named Sandeep Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in the FIR registered by the agency in connection with the probe into alleged financial irregularities in the institution during his tenure. is The agency has read IPC Section 120B (criminal conspiracy) with Section 420 IPC (cheating and dishonesty) and struck down Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended in 2018). which covers illegal acceptance of gratuity by a Government servant.
Who is backing tomorrow's protest? While Dr. Trini protesting against the alleged rape and murder of the doctor continues to hold rallies and demonstrations across the state, the Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj is gearing up for the Nabana Abhiyan (March to Nabanna) on Tuesday. In view of this, the Kolkata Police is working to make adequate security arrangements to ensure that candidates appearing for the UGC-NET exam tomorrow do not face any problem in reaching their centres. The organization claims to be apolitical, but BJP leaders have supported the protest. The Calcutta High Court rejected the plea to stay the planned protest march, saying that the fundamental right to peaceful protest cannot be curtailed.
What is the status of CBI investigation? The main accused, Sanjay Roy, who is in 14-day judicial custody, was on Sunday subjected to a polygraph test at Kolkata's Presidency Central Jail, where he is lodged. This test is said to be important in determining whether it was a gang rape or the act of a single perpetrator. Earlier in the day, CBI officials, who have also taken over the case of alleged corruption in the government medical college and hospital, raided the house of former principal Dr Sandeep Ghosh and several other places in the city.
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