Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, September 9, 2024, Kolkata:
A series of serious allegations have surfaced in the ongoing investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the RG Kar Medical College Hospital incident. The central investigating agency has obtained crucial evidence, including CCTV footage and forensic reports, raising new questions and concerns about the handling of the case.The Chief Justice’s special bench has instructed the CBI to submit an updated status report on the investigation by Tuesday, September 17. During today’s hearing, the CBI raised significant issues about the post-mortem process conducted in the case. It was revealed that the post-mortem was performed after a specific period to facilitate a swift cremation, a decision that has come under scrutiny.
The CBI pointed out several inconsistencies and mysteries in the post-mortem procedure. Although it was conducted in the presence of a magistrate, the CBI has questioned the timing and manner of the autopsy. Adding to the complexity, the CBI acknowledged the presence of injury marks on the body of Tilottama, the deceased, which had not been sufficiently addressed in the initial reports.
The CBI’s legal representative mentioned the existence of a challan accompanying the autopsy report. However, when the Chief Justice inquired about this document, the state’s legal counsel could not provide the necessary details. This led the Chief Justice to question how the autopsy could have been carried out without all the required documentation.
Further complicating matters, the CBI highlighted discrepancies related to the CCTV footage from the hospital. When questioned about the footage, the state lawyer informed the court that it had been provided in four parts. However, senior counsel Kapil Sibal, representing the state, mentioned a “technical glitch” but failed to elaborate on what the specific error was. The CBI remained firm in its assertion that the full and complete CCTV footage had not been handed over, which casts doubt on the transparency and thoroughness of the evidence provided by the state.
Since the CBI took over the investigation five days after the incident, several key elements of the case have reportedly changed. The central agency is now faced with piecing together the altered evidence and determining the actual sequence of events that led to the tragic outcome at RG Kar Medical College Hospital.
The ongoing investigation by the CBI has certainly raised more questions than answers, and the revelations have intensified the scrutiny on the handling of the case by the state authorities. The legal battle is expected to continue, with the next status report likely shedding more light on the contentious issues that have surfaced in this high-profile case.