CBI Launches Probe into Alleged Rape and Murder of Woman Doctor in Kolkata

A team of senior CBI officers has commenced an investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The Calcutta High Court ordered the transfer of the probe from the Kolkata Police to the central agency. The CBI team includes medical and forensic experts and has formed three groups to expedite the investigation.

A team of senior CBI officers has arrived in Kolkata to investigate the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run hospital. The CBI officials began their probe on Wednesday morning, visiting the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital where the trainee doctor was found dead on August 9.

The team, which includes forensic and medical experts, has divided into three groups for a thorough examination. One group will interview witnesses and on-duty doctors at the hospital, another will present an arrested civic volunteer in court, and the third will collaborate with Kolkata Police officials who initially investigated the case.

The Calcutta High Court recently ordered the Kolkata Police to transfer all case-related documents to the CBI by August 14. Consequently, CBI officers retrieved pertinent paperwork from Tala Police Station and are now seeking call details of the deceased and those on duty at the time of the incident. An FIR has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in connection to the case.

(With inputs from agencies.)