The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday sought permission from the Kolkata High Court to conduct a polygraph test on Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, along with four other doctors. This request came after discrepancies were found in their statements during the ongoing investigation.
A senior CBI official confirmed that they have approached the court for approval, and the polygraph tests will be conducted once permission is granted.
“We plan to compare their statements with the results of the polygraph test to verify the accuracy of the information they provided,” the official added.
The official emphasized that the polygraph test would help in verifying the doctors’ statements and cross-checking the evidence gathered.
Dr. Ghosh was previously questioned about his actions in response to the incident, the timing of his notifications to the police and the victim’s parents, and other related aspects.
Meanwhile, following an appeal from the Supreme Court, healthcare professionals at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi called off their 11-day strike and resumed their duties on Thursday.
The Resident Doctors Association (RDA) released a statement announcing the decision: “In the interest of the nation and in the spirit of public service, the RDA, AIIMS, New Delhi, has decided to call off the 11-day strike. This decision follows the appeal and direction of the Supreme Court. We express our sincere gratitude to the Supreme Court for addressing the RG Kar Medical College incident and highlighting the broader issue of safety and security for healthcare workers across the country.”
Earlier, during the initial hearing of the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, the Supreme Court urged health professionals to return to work and assured them that no adverse actions would be taken against them once they resumed their duties.
This development follows the tragic rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, which sparked nationwide protests. In response, the Supreme Court took up the case suo motu and directed a task force to submit an interim report within three weeks and a final report within two months.
The court also instructed the CBI to submit a status report on the investigation into the rape case and requested the West Bengal government to file a status report on the mob attack incident at RG Kar Hospital on August 15.
The incident occurred on August 9, when a postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered while on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, leading to widespread strikes and protests by the medical community. (ANI)
