New Delhi: In tragic turn of events, senior officials from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) visited Kolkatas RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday to assess the premises. The CISF has been assigned to take charge of security at the state-run hospital following a recent incident of vandalism, which occurred after the alleged rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor. This incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern across the country.CISF takes chargeA senior CISF officer, K Pratap Singh visited the hospital this morning and briefly addressed the media, saying, Let us do our job. We have come here for some assignment. Let us finish our work, then senior officers will brief you. I am doing my job mandated by higher authorities. This visit was part of a reconnaissance effort by the central force, which comes a day after the Supreme Court questioned the city polices handling of a mob that stormed the hospital on August 15, causing damage to medical equipment and supplies on two floors. The mob violence occurred during a reclaim the night protest in Kolkata and other cities, seeking justice for the murdered doctor.#WATCH | RG Kar Medical College & Hospital murder and rape case | DIG CISF K Pratap Singh says, Let us do our job. We have come here for some assignment. I am doing my job which has been mandated by the higher authorities... pic.twitter.com/hxm7cbdmAp— ANI (@ANI) August 21, 2024SC slams state over hospital vandalismThe Supreme Court said on Tuesday, We are unable to comprehend how the State was not prepared to deal with the incident of vandalization of the premises of the hospital. This means the court was surprised that the state government didnt prevent the hospital damage. Most doctors left the hospital after the August 15 violence. The court wants a safe environment so doctors can come back and help patients. To do this, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta promised that central forces will protect the hospital. Kapil Sibal, the lawyer for the West Bengal government, agreed with this plan.At the hospital, a large protest is taking place to call for justice for the victim of the tragic rape murder.#CISF takes over security at #RGKarMedicalCollegeHospital. #SupremeCourt yesterday directed @CISFHQrs to provide security on the campus of the hospital. pic.twitter.com/yOFRVtTKCi— Upendrra Rai (@UpendrraRai) August 21, 2024CBI questions ex-principal for sixth timeSandip Ghosh, the former head of RG Kar Medical College, went to the CBI office in Kolkata on Wednesday morning for more questioning. Hes being investigated for how he handled things after a doctors body was found on August 9. Sandip Ghosh didnt answer any questions from the media. Hes already been questioned for a total of 64 hours over the past five days, according to CBI officials.The Bengal government has also formed a special team to look into claims of financial wrongdoing during Sandip Ghoshs time as head of the college.Bengal govt suspends 3 officers According to sources, the suspended officers include two high-ranking Assistant Police Commissioners,. An official confirmed, Three officers have been suspended... Two are Assistant Police Commissioners and one is an inspector. The official added that the investigation is ongoing.
