CBI Dismisses Fake Letter in Kolkata Trainee Doctor Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has refuted a fake letter circulating on social media regarding the rape and murder investigation of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata. The CBI emphasizes that the letter's contents are false and urges the public to disregard it.

On Tuesday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) denounced a fake letter circulating on social media concerning the ongoing investigation into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The letter, purportedly signed by a CBI officer named 'Dr Akash Nag,' has been widely shared online.

In an official statement, the CBI clarified that the letter, which claims to be from the 'Central Bureau of Investigation, Office of the Deputy Inspector General, Anti-Corruption Branch, Kolkata,' and addressed to the Union Home Secretary, is entirely false. The agency noted that the investigation is being conducted by their headquarters in Delhi and that no officer by the name 'Dr Akash Nag' exists within their ranks.

'It is clarified that the said letter is a fake one. The investigation of the case is being handled by the CBI Headquarters in Delhi. Moreover, there is no officer in CBI by the name and designation of Dr. Akash Nag, DIG, Joint Director, Crime Branch, ACB, Kolkata. The contents of said letter are false and hence vehemently denied,' the statement read. The CBI urged the public and stakeholders to disregard the letter and any similar false communications, reinforcing that their investigation is being carried out with full professionalism and adherence to standard procedures.

(With inputs from agencies.)