Major Break in Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Polygraph Tests Underway

Kolkata Rape-Murder Case Accused Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, arrived at the CBI Special Crime Branch office in the Central Government Offices (CGO) complex in Salt Lake, Kolkata, on 24th August.

A major development in the ongoing investigation into the tragic rape an Kolkata Rape-Murder Case of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital occurred on Saturday, August 24th. Polygraph tests, commonly known as lie detection tests, commenced on the primary suspect, Sanjoy Roy, the former principal of the medical institution, Sandip Ghosh, and five other individuals implicated in the heinous crime.

These lie detection tests, administered by a team of experts from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Delhi, are expected to play a pivotal role in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the victim’s death and identifying those responsible for the horrific act. The results of these tests could potentially provide crucial evidence to aid in the prosecution of the accused.

The case, which has garnered significant public attention and outrage, has been taken over by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) due to concerns about the initial investigation by local authorities. The CBI’s involvement has instilled hope among the public that justice will ultimately be served.

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the transfer of the investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving Sandip Ghosh from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). In compliance with this order, the Kolkata Police has handed over all relevant documents to the CBI.

Kolkata Rape-Murder Case : Update

  1. According to PTI officials, the polygraph test for Sanjay Roy will be conducted at the prison where he is currently incarcerated. Meanwhile, the remaining six individuals, including former principal Sandip Ghosh, four doctors who were on duty the night of the incident, and a civil volunteer, will undergo polygraph tests at the CBI’s office.
  2. The Calcutta High Court has authorized the CBI to administer polygraph tests to Sandip Ghosh and five other individuals connected to the case.
  3. he polygraph tests are being conducted by a team of experts from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Delhi, who have been flown in specifically for this purpose.
  4. The CBI informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that the local police had tampered with the crime scene in the post-graduate medic’s rape and murder case, hindering their investigation.
  5. A former deputy superintendent at the hospital, Akhtar Ali, has alleged financial misconduct and unethical practices by Sandip Ghosh. The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI to provide a progress report on their investigation by September 17th.

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