A former deputy superintendent of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Akhtar Ali, has made serious allegations against Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the institution. Ghosh, who resigned following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the college, is accused of engaging in illegal activities, including selling unclaimed bodies, trafficking biomedical waste, and accepting bribes.
In an interview with News18, Ali claimed that Ghosh was involved in a network of illicit operations that generated substantial profits. According to Ali, he reported these activities to the vigilance department and other authorities in 2023, but no action was taken against Ghosh. Instead, Ali was transferred from the hospital as a result of his whistleblowing.
Ali described Ghosh as a criminal who profited significantly from his position at the hospital. “I lodged a complaint against Ghosh, but my concerns were ignored. I plan to seek justice through the court,” Ali said.
Ali detailed Ghosh’s alleged misconduct, including the illegal sale of biomedical waste, such as gloves and syringes, to contacts in Bangladesh, violating regulations that mandate proper disposal of such waste. He also accused Ghosh of selling unclaimed bodies and demanding a 20 percent commission on hospital tenders. Additionally, Ghosh allegedly took bribes from students who had failed their exams to ensure they passed.
In a separate interview with India Today, Ali mentioned that Sanjoy Roy, the main suspect in the ongoing murder case, was part of Ghosh’s security team.
The Kolkata Police launched an investigation into Ghosh on August 20 for alleged financial irregularities at the state-run health facility. This probe follows the formation of a four-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) tasked with examining the financial misconduct claims.
The investigation gained momentum after the body of a postgraduate trainee doctor was discovered in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College on August 9. Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested the following day. The Calcutta High Court subsequently transferred the case to the CBI.