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Ex-Principal of RG Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh, Accused of Selling Bodies and Financial Irregularities

Serious allegations have emerged against Sandip Ghosh, the ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. The serious accusations point toward involvement in illegal activities such as selling unclaimed bodies and financial bungling. These facts came to light after an inquiry conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and a statement by Akhtar Ali, a former deputy superintendent of the hospital.

The CBI has been investigating the act of Sandip Ghosh after the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in the hospital seminar hall. In several interrogation rounds, the agency was found to have asked Ghosh as to why he had kept the body of the victim for three more hours before returning it to the parents.

In another shocking disclosure, Akhtar Ali added that Ghosh used to be involved in trafficking biomedical waste and medical supplies to Bangladesh. He also accused Ghosh of ‘business with unclaimed dead bodies’ and selling ‘biomedical waste’ through his associates. Ali also accused Ghosh of extorting money from students to make them qualify in exams and taking a commission of 20% from every tender passed through the hospital.

The allegations have prompted the CBI and Kolkata Police to launch inquiries into the alleged financial irregularities in RG Kar Medical College. The police formed a four-member Special Investigation Team to probe further into the allegations leveled against Ghosh, following which the police will immediately bring him for questioning. The CBI may subject Ghosh to a narco test since his earlier statements had discrepancies.

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These revelations have triggered serious concerns over the magnitude of the corruption and malpractice within the state-runned medical institution.s. The agency was in possession of several documents and interrogated many persons, and Singh was also detained for questioning that ran until 4 AM, it is reported.

His suicide note shortly went viral on social media, sparking an outcry regarding workplace harassment and pressures government employees face.