CBI Arrests Former Principal and Police Officer in Kolkata Doctor’s Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and Abhijit Mondal, the officer-in-charge of Tala police station. They are connected to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata.
Reasons for Arrest
Abhijit Mondal was arrested for delaying the registration of the First Information Report (FIR). Sandip Ghosh was arrested for misleading the investigation and destroying evidence by not declaring the victim’s death immediately and delaying the FIR.
Protests and Reactions
Junior doctors at Swasthya Bhavan celebrated the arrests. A junior doctor expressed happiness over the arrests and demanded further action against others involved in tampering with evidence.
Meeting with Chief Minister
Earlier, junior doctors met with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, but the meeting failed as the doctors demanded live streaming, which the Chief Minister declined due to ongoing legal proceedings. She assured them that recordings of the meeting would be provided.
Chief Minister’s Appeal
Mamata Banerjee urged the doctors to return to work, assuring them that their demands would be addressed. She mentioned that she was spending sleepless nights due to the ongoing protests.
Security Measures
The Kolkata Police installed CCTV cameras at the protest site to monitor the situation and ensure security. The junior doctors continued their protest, demanding justice and better safety measures at medical institutions.
Background
The case involves the rape and murder of a second-year postgraduate medical student inside the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College on August 9.
Doubts Revealed
CBI -: CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is India’s main agency for investigating serious crimes like corruption and murder.
Principal -: A principal is the head or leader of a school or college. In this case, Sandip Ghosh was the head of RG Kar Medical College.
Police Officer -: A police officer is someone who works to keep people safe and enforce the law. Abhijit Mondal was in charge of a police station in Tala.
Kolkata -: Kolkata is a big city in India, located in the state of West Bengal. It is known for its rich culture and history.
Rape and Murder -: Rape is a very serious crime where someone is forced to have sex against their will. Murder is when someone is killed on purpose. Both are very bad crimes.
Trainee Doctor -: A trainee doctor is someone who is learning to become a doctor. They are still in training and not fully qualified yet.
Junior Doctors -: Junior doctors are doctors who have finished their basic medical degree but are still in the early stages of their medical career.
West Bengal Chief Minister -: The Chief Minister is the head of the government in a state in India. Mamata Banerjee is the Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Live Streaming -: Live streaming is when a video is broadcasted over the internet in real-time. It means people can watch it as it happens.