New Delhi: A CBI court has denied bail to Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, citing the severity of the charges against him, which could result in the death penalty if proven. Ghosh, arrested on August 9, faces charges related to the rape and murder of a doctor at the state-run hospital. The court has also extended the custody of Ghosh and co-accused Abhijit Mondal, a former officer in charge of Tala Police Station, until September 30.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Ghosh, along with Mondal, who is accused of tampering with evidence and delaying the filing of an FIR in the case. The court stated in its September 25 order that the investigation is still ongoing, and releasing the accused on bail would be “injustice flouting the principle of equity.”
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate S. Dey emphasized the gravity of the accusations, noting that if Ghosh is found guilty, the charges could warrant capital punishment, which is only handed down in rare cases, according to the PTI report.
Bail Plea of Co-Accused Also Rejected
Abhijit Mondal’s bail plea was also rejected. Ghosh’s legal team argued that he was falsely implicated and had no involvement in the alleged crime. However, the court noted that an individual could still commit an offense with the help of others, even without being physically present at the crime scene.
CBI Uncovers Evidence Manipulation at Tala Police Station
The CBI has accused officials at Tala Police Station of fabricating evidence related to the rape and murder of the 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor. The agency further claimed that on the day of the crime, Mondal was in contact with Ghosh. The custodial interrogation of both men reportedly revealed additional details, including forged documents and altered evidence from the police station, where the initial case reports were filed.
The discovery of the victim’s body last month at RG Kar Medical College has sparked national outrage, leading to the arrests of Ghosh, Mondal, and a civic volunteer named Sanjay Roy. The case continues to unfold, with the CBI intensifying its probe into the matter.
