The Central Bureau of Investigation, which is probing the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, might conduct a polygraph test on the college's former principal Sandip Ghosh.
Ghosh had resigned from his post two days after the victim's body was found in the seminar hall of the college on August 9. He has already appeared before the central probe agency multiple times for questioning.
An official from the agency told news agency PTI that they want to further verify Ghosh's answers since there have been discrepancies in some of the answers he gave to their questions. "Therefore, we are mulling over the option to conduct a polygraph test on him," the official added.
The former principal was grilled by the CBI on Tuesday as part of the investigation into the rape and murder of the postgraduate trainee doctor.
He was questioned about his role after receiving the news of the doctor's death, about which he informed the victim's parents and why he made them wait for nearly three hours before letting them see her body.
The official said that Ghosh was also asked about the authorisation of the renovation work in the rooms adjacent to the seminar hall, where the doctor's body was found.
Earlier, the CBI had obtained permission from a local court to conduct a polygraph test on Sanjay Roy, the civic volunteer who was arrested for his alleged involvement in the crime.
Shocking Claims About Ghosh Surface
Shocking claims about Sandip Ghosh have surfaced in light of the ongoing probe into the rape and murder case at the state-run hospital in Kolkata.
It has been alleged that the ex-principal was engaged in trafficking biomedical waste and medical supplies to the neighbouring country of Bangladesh.
Citing former deputy superintendent, Akhtar Ali, India Today reported, "Sandip Ghosh used to do business with unclaimed dead bodies. A case was also registered against him. He was also involved in trafficking biomedical waste. He used to sell it to the people who were part of his additional security. It was then sent to Bangladesh."
Ali reportedly said that no action was taken against Ghosh despite an investigation finding him guilty.
Meanwhile, former neighbours of Ghosh in Barasat recounted that he had brutally assaulted his wife just two weeks after she had given birth via C-section. The incident had taken place nearly 12 years ago, India Today reported.
What Did Supreme Court Say
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, while hearing the case, had questioned as to how Ghosh was appointed to another college when his conduct at RG Kar was under scrutiny.
The top court had also observed as to how Ghosh had tried to pass off the crime as suicide and slammed the hospital authorities.
"What was the principal doing? FIR was not filed, Body was handed late to parents; What is the police doing? A serious offence has taken place, the crime scene has taken in hospital...what are they doing? allowing vandalists to enter the hospital?" CJI Chandrachud had asked.
Notably, the federal probe agency has been asked to submit a status report before the apex court by Thursday.
Kolkata Police Suspends 3 Officers
Meanwhile, the Kolkata Police has suspended three of its officers in connection with the vandalism at RG Kar Medical College. Officials said that the suspended policemen include two assistant police commissioners.
A mob of hooligans had stormed through the gates of the medical facility and vandalised the emergency department, nursing station and medicine store during the midnight protests last week.
Police said that further investigation in the matter is underway.
