September 7th 2024.
The recent arrest of former principal of RG Kar hospital, Sandip Ghosh, has revealed some shocking details. According to initial findings of the CBI's investigation into financial irregularities at the medical establishment, Ghosh was involved in a "criminal nexus" with other co-accused individuals for their own "wrongful gains". This information was presented before a special court during a recent hearing.
The central probe agency has arrested Ghosh, along with two vendors and his security personnel, for their alleged involvement in the financial scams at the state-run hospital. It is worth noting that the hospital has been in the spotlight following the tragic rape and murder of a young doctor, which has sparked nationwide protests.
Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the two vendors were already acquainted with Ghosh during his time at Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital. It is believed that they were awarded contracts at RG Kar hospital solely due to their close ties with Ghosh. The former principal had served at Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital for a period of two years before being transferred to Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital. He then took charge of RG Kar hospital in February 2021.
The investigation also uncovered how Ghosh had "favored" an organization owned by his security guard's wife by granting them a contract for a cafe within the hospital premises. The officer in charge of the case stated that both vendors were originally from Murshidabad, but were brought to Kolkata by Ghosh when he was appointed as principal at RG Kar hospital. They were given preferential treatment when it came to supplying materials to the hospital.
The CBI's submission to the special court in Alipore on September 3 stated that all the accused had been frequently in contact with each other, which supports the claims of a criminal nexus as stated in the FIR. The agency also revealed that their investigation has uncovered evidence of Ghosh and his co-conspirators causing "wrongful loss" to the government and reaping "wrongful gains" for themselves.
The CBI also stated that the "letters of work order" were addressed to various officers at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, but were never handed over to them. This raises suspicions regarding the involvement of other individuals in the scam.
The officer leading the investigation also mentioned that they are looking into the role of Ghosh's security guard, as he was the one who would contact vendors to sell the hospital's biomedical waste. The CBI is determined to get to the bottom of this case and bring all those involved to justice. PTI.
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