The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused Kolkata police of tampering with crucial evidence at the crime scene of the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital. The allegations have sparked a fresh controversy, with the CBI criticizing the police for mishandling the investigation, while the Kolkata Police have denied the claims, asserting that the crime scene was not compromised.
The case, which has drawn widespread outrage, took a new turn when a photo of the crime scene surfaced online. The image, which went viral on social media, shows a crowded seminar hall with several individuals present at the location. This has raised questions about the integrity of the crime scene, as it appeared to have been disturbed, potentially compromising crucial evidence that could have been used in the investigation.
The CBI, which was handed over the case following public outcry, has raised concerns about the delay in filing the First Information Report (FIR). Reports suggest that the FIR was filed only after the victim’s cremation, further intensifying the controversy surrounding the police’s handling of the case. This delay in initiating the legal process has added to the growing criticism of the local authorities’ response to the crime.
The victim, a young medical professional, was found raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital under shocking and brutal circumstances. The hospital’s seminar hall, where the crime allegedly occurred, had been used for an event earlier in the day, with multiple people present in the area before the discovery of the crime.
While the Kolkata Police have rejected the CBI’s claims of evidence tampering, the incident has raised serious concerns about the adequacy and speed of the police’s response to such a grave case. The CBI’s involvement in the investigation is seen as an attempt to bring more transparency and accountability to the handling of the case, as it continues to attract national attention.
The controversy surrounding the crime scene and the handling of evidence has cast a shadow over the investigation, with many demanding a full and thorough inquiry into the actions of both the police and hospital authorities. The CBI’s ongoing investigation is expected to determine the full extent of the mishandling of the crime scene and whether any crucial evidence was indeed compromised.
