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Ex RG Kar Principals Criminal Nexus
CBI Probe Uncovers Criminal Nexus
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a criminal nexus involving the ex-RG Kar hospital principal, Sandip Ghosh, and several co-accused individuals, as part of an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities at the renowned Kolkata medical institution. The CBI’s initial findings indicate that Ghosh, along with his associates, engaged in activities that resulted in significant wrongful gains at the expense of the state-run hospital.
Criminal Nexus with Co-Accused
According to the CBI, Sandip Ghosh was involved in a criminal nexus with vendors and his security personnel to exploit the hospital’s resources for personal gain. The ex-RG Kar hospital principal, who has a history of administrative roles at other medical colleges, allegedly used his influence to grant contracts and favors to certain vendors due to their long-standing association with him. These vendors had previously collaborated with Ghosh during his tenure at Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital from 2016 to 2018.
Questionable Contracts and Favors
The CBI’s investigation has revealed that the ex-RG Kar hospital principal awarded contracts to vendors who were closely associated with him. These contracts included the supply of materials to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and even the management of a café within the hospital premises. In one instance, Ghosh is said to have favored an organization linked to his security guard’s wife, granting them the café contract without proper competitive bidding.
The probe further exposed that the ex-RG Kar hospital principal was involved in diverting work orders meant for various hospital officers. The CBI claimed that these work orders, while addressed to different officers at the medical college, were never actually handed over to them. This has led to allegations that Ghosh and his associates manipulated the hospital’s administrative processes for personal benefit.
Links to Previous Allegations
Sandip Ghosh’s connections to his co-accused extend beyond his tenure at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Before his appointment as the principal of RG Kar, Ghosh served at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital until February 2021. The CBI’s findings suggest that during this period, Ghosh continued his associations with the same vendors, eventually bringing them to RG Kar once he took charge.
Role of Security Guard in Biomedical Waste Sales
Another critical aspect of the CBI investigation involves the role of the ex-RG Kar hospital principal’s security guard, who is accused of facilitating illegal sales of the hospital’s biomedical waste. The CBI alleges that the security guard regularly contacted vendors to conduct these transactions, further illustrating the extent of the criminal nexus orchestrated by Ghosh.
Ongoing Investigations and Court Proceedings
The CBI presented its initial findings in a special court in Alipore, highlighting how the ex-RG Kar hospital principal, in collusion with his co-accused, inflicted financial losses on the government while reaping wrongful gains. The court proceedings revealed that evidence collected so far supports the CBI’s accusations of a criminal network functioning within the hospital’s administration.
The CBI’s investigation continues, as they delve deeper into the roles of all individuals involved, including the security personnel linked to the ex-RG Kar hospital principal. The central probe agency is determined to uncover the full extent of the financial irregularities and ensure accountability for those responsible.
Calls for Accountability
The scandal surrounding the ex-RG Kar hospital principal has sparked calls for stricter oversight and transparency in the administration of public healthcare institutions. The ongoing CBI investigation into Sandip Ghosh’s activities serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by the healthcare sector, where corruption can undermine the quality and integrity of medical services.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the CBI remains committed to pursuing justice and addressing the deep-rooted issues exposed by this case. The situation highlights the importance of vigilance in public service roles and the need for robust systems to prevent similar misconduct in the future.
