CBI Enters New Phase in Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder Probe with Polygraph Tests

The Central Bureau of Investigation has concluded its second round of polygraph tests on Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, amid an ongoing investigation into the rape-murder of a woman doctor. Searches were also conducted at various locations in connection with Ghosh and his relatives.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday completed its second round of polygraph tests on Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, as part of their investigation into the rape and murder of a woman doctor at the institution. According to CBI sources, the tests were administered by a team from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL).

Previously, CBI officials had conducted a polygraph test on the arrested suspect, Sanjay Roy, in connection with the same incident. Additionally, the anti-corruption branch of the CBI carried out raids on August 25 at multiple locations linked to Sandip Ghosh and his relatives in Kolkata, West Bengal.

On August 24, the CBI lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against Dr. Sandip Ghosh following directives from the Calcutta High Court. The investigation was launched after a single bench of the High Court ordered the CBI to probe alleged corruption at the medical college.

The Calcutta High Court has allotted the CBI three weeks to present a progress report on their investigation, to be submitted by September 17. Earlier, the Supreme Court directed that the security of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital be transferred to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) while hearing the suo motu case concerning the incident.

The body of the trainee doctor was discovered in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)