Doctors Demand Justice for Trainee Doctor’s Death in Kolkata
A group of resident doctors met with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials on Friday to discuss the alleged sexual assault and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Meeting with CBI
Dr. Kinjal, a representative of the delegation, expressed dissatisfaction with the responses provided by the investigative agency. The doctors asked the CBI for a time limit to find out who was involved in the case, but the CBI said it was not possible to set a time limit.
“Our delegation of five people who went to meet the CBI at CGO Complex yesterday, did not get any satisfactory answer even from there. Our only demand is justice. We told the CBI that the motive behind our ongoing protest is justice, which is in your hands because all of you are investigating officers. So the sooner you can tell us who were involved, we can set the direction of our protest. They told us to just keep faith in them. We also asked about the time limit, the CBI said it is not possible but as soon as possible,” said Dr. Kinjal.
Impact on Hospital Services
Dr. Kinjal also mentioned that outpatient departments (OPDs) at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital are currently not operational due to the protest, although emergency services continue to function with senior doctors attending to patients.
Polygraph Test
Meanwhile, a team of experts from Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Delhi, reached Kolkata for a polygraph test that will be conducted on former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and others over the alleged rape and murder of the trainee doctor.
Sources said that the polygraph test will be held on Sandip Ghosh, Sanjay Roy, the main accused, four doctors, and one volunteer.
Investigation Progress
Earlier in the day, Kolkata police said that as per the order of the court, all documents about the alleged financial irregularities in RG Kar have been handed over to CBI by SIT. The Court has granted the CBI three weeks to submit a progress report on the investigation, which is to be presented on September 17.
Background
The trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata 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, murder, and other high-profile cases.
RG Kar Medical College -: RG Kar Medical College is a well-known medical college and hospital in Kolkata, a big city in India. It is where the trainee doctor was working.
Polygraph test -: A polygraph test, also known as a lie detector test, measures things like heart rate and breathing to see if someone is telling the truth.
Sandip Ghosh -: Sandip Ghosh is a former principal of RG Kar Medical College. He is one of the people who will take the polygraph test.
Resident doctors -: Resident doctors are doctors who have finished medical school and are now getting specialized training in hospitals.