A special court in Kolkata has denied bail to two key figures involved in the RG Kar Medical College case — Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the institution, and Abhijit Mondal, a suspended police officer. The charges against the duo relate to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, and the court’s order emphasized the gravity of the allegations, suggesting that they could lead to capital punishment.
Serious Charges May Lead to Capital Punishment
The court ruled that the charges could be classified as the “rarest of rare,” a standard used in India to determine if capital punishment is applicable. According to the court, the evidence presented in the case suggests the possibility of the most severe legal consequences.
“In light of the gravity of the accusations, which, if proven, could result in capital punishment, the court believes that granting bail would undermine the principles of justice and equity,” the ruling stated.
The court’s stance has intensified public interest in the case, as the possibility of such a severe punishment is typically reserved for particularly heinous crimes.
CBI Accuses Record Alteration and Evidence Tampering
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) presented its findings to the court, alleging that crucial records had been altered or fabricated in an effort to hinder the investigation. These records have been sent for forensic examination to verify their authenticity.
The CBI also asserted that there is significant evidence suggesting Sandip Ghosh and Abhijit Mondal were involved in the crime. Specifically, the agency pointed to CCTV footage from the local police station, which they claim provides further incriminating evidence against Mondal.
During the investigation, both Ghosh and Mondal were interrogated by the CBI while in custody. The agency has now produced the accused before the special court following the completion of their remand period.
Judicial Custody Extended Until Further Investigation
As the investigation continues, the court has ordered the accused to remain in judicial custody until September 30. Mondal was initially arrested on September 14, while Ghosh was taken into custody a day later, on September 15. Ghosh was already in judicial custody in a separate corruption case when he was detained for this more serious matter.
The CBI had earlier arrested the prime suspect, Sanjay Roy, on August 10, shortly after the body of the victim was discovered in a seminar hall at RG Kar Medical College. Roy’s role in the crime had already come to light by the time of his arrest, and the ongoing investigation has only deepened the suspicions surrounding the involvement of Ghosh and Mondal.
Case Continues to Unfold
As the judicial process continues, the denial of bail to both Ghosh and Mondal signals the seriousness with which the court is treating the case. The mention of possible capital punishment underscores the gravity of the crime, while the accusations of record tampering and falsified evidence point to attempts to obstruct justice.
The next steps in the case will likely hinge on the forensic examination of the altered records and the further investigation of CCTV footage, which could provide additional clarity on the roles played by the accused. Public interest remains high, with many awaiting the court’s final judgment on this high-profile case.
This case continues to shine a light on the dark underbelly of institutional corruption and the failure to protect vulnerable individuals within the medical community. With both the former principal and a police officer implicated, it raises significant concerns about the abuse of power and the lengths to which individuals may go to avoid justice.
