India Hospital Faces Strike After Doctor's Murder and Body Selling Scandal

The RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata is embroiled in a significant scandal following the tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old resident doctor in August. The incident, which sparked a nationwide strike among doctors, has led to serious allegations against the former head of the institution, Sandip Ghosh. A former employee, Akhtar Ali, has accused Ghosh of illicitly selling bodies and biomedical waste, raising questions about the hospital's operational integrity. The victim was discovered in a seminar room after reportedly going there to take a nap. The accused, identified as Roy, has been linked to the crime, but the victim's family believes he was not acting alone. Kolkata police have yet to identify additional suspects, despite the family's claims. Ghosh's actions following the murder have fueled speculation about his involvement, prompting an investigation into his conduct. Ali revealed that he had previously attempted to report Ghosh to the Anti-Corruption Bureau regarding the sale of medical waste to Bangladeshi citizens and the illegal sale of bodies. He also alleged that Ghosh manipulated student grades for bribery purposes. Ghosh resigned shortly after the murder but quickly assumed a leadership role at a nearby medical college, inciting further outrage within the medical community. Additionally, four other hospital employees are under investigation for potentially tampering with evidence related to the case. While Roy's connection to the hospital is under scrutiny, CCTV footage reportedly shows him in the vicinity of the victim prior to the crime, complicating the ongoing investigation.