New CBI Special Team to Probe RG Kar Hospital Case and Evidence Tampering
New CBI Special Team to Probe RG Kar Hospital Case and Evidence Tampering
The Calcutta High Court has ordered a new CBI SIT to investigate the RG Kar Hospital case amid claims of evidence tampering. A report is due by June 25.
In a major turn of events, the Calcutta High Court has stepped in to breathe new life into the RG Kar Hospital investigation. A fresh, three-member special investigation team (SIT) from the CBI has been ordered to take over the probe, specifically looking into whether there was a larger conspiracy or even a cover-up at the crime scene. This new team will be led by a joint director from the Eastern Zone, and they have a tight deadline, with a detailed report expected by June 25.
The decision comes after the victim's parents raised serious questions about the initial investigation. In a petition filed in 2025, they pointed out that several people who were with their daughter just hours before the tragedy were never properly questioned by the authorities. The court wants a clear picture of everything that happened—from that final dinner on August 9, 2024, to the discovery of her body in the hospital's seminar hall and her subsequent cremation. This isn't just about finding the culprit; it is about uncovering if any critical evidence was intentionally hidden or 'hushed up' during the early stages.
This update follows some high-profile shake-ups in the local police department, including the suspension of top officers over how the case was initially handled. As the new CBI team begins its work, the focus remains on ensuring that no stone is left unturned in the search for justice for the junior doctor. The public is closely watching as the June deadline approaches, hoping this fresh perspective finally brings the truth to light.
