Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: ED Raids TMC MLA Sudipto Roy's Bungalow; SC Hearing Underway | Top Points

Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate(ED) conducted a search operation across Kolkata in connection with RG Kar Medical College and Hospital financial irregularities case on Tuesday. The bungalow of Trinamool Congress ( TMC ) MLA Dr Sudipto Roy,  who is president of the RG Kar Patient's Welfare Committee, was also searched by the ED. Sudipto Roy was questioned by the CBI last week. 

Search operations were underway at the Sithi residence of TMC 's Serampore MLA Sudipto Roy and the house of a medicine dealer, besides four other places.

"These raids are as part of our investigation into the alleged financial irregularities in RG Kar Hospital. We have certain inputs due to which these raids are being conducted," the ED officer

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will hear the case of rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Tuesday.

The state's Mamata-led government will provide details on the security measures for protesting doctors and the handling of the missing death challan, and the facilities given to CISF personnel stationed at the hospital.

Here are top points on RG Kar financial irregularities case being investigated by CBI and ED:

• CBI has already arrested Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital after 14 days of intense interrogation and investigation, in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the medical establishment during his tenure. 
• Ghosh faces charges related to a tender scam from 2021, which came into light after broader probe into the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at the hospital on August 9, which ignited widespread outrage and protests.
• The CBI has conducted raids at the residences of Ghosh, former MSVP Sanjay Vashisth, and Forensic Department professor Debasish Shom in connection with the alleged scam.
• The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by Ghosh challenging the Calcutta High Court's order to transfer the investigation to the CBI, on 6th September.
• Prohibitory orders were extended around RG Kar hospital till September 30, banning the carrying of dangerous weapons and any attempt to disturb peace. The Supreme Court charged the CISF with the security of the hospital.
• The ED has conducted searches at the residences and offices of people close to Ghosh, including the residence of his father, Satya Prakash Ghosh

All About Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case

On August 9, the body of the 31-year-old medic was discovered in a semi-naked state in the seminar hall of the hospital.

Autopsy reports reveal that the victim was sexually assaulted and then murdered. Her neck was broken, and she suffered severe injuries, with multiple body parts, including her private areas, bleeding.

Sanjoy Roy, a civic worker, has been arrested in the crime. Roy has confessed to the crime but reportedly shows no remorse, according to local media.

In response to the widespread outrage, the Calcutta High Court transferred the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on August 13, amid a nationwide call for justice. This decision follows West Bengal Chief Minister  Mamata Banerjee 's promise to initiate a CBI probe if the state's investigation failed to produce results by Sunday