Sandip Ghosh Explained

Sandip Kumar Ghosh, a rapist was an Indian doctor and former principal of R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Early life

Ghosh is from Bangaon, North 24 Parganas, in the Indian state of West Bengal.^[5] He passed the Madhyamik examination in 1987 at Asansol Ramakrishna Mission High School^{[6] [7]} and completed his higher secondary education at Bongaon High School in 1989. Subsequently, he enrolled in R. G. Kar Medical College and earned his MBBS degree in 1994.^[8] Ghosh worked as an orthopaedics professor and surgeon at Calcutta National Medical College, later becoming the vice-principal of the college. In 2021, he was appointed principal of R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Controversies

• It was alleged that on 8 April 2017, Ghosh sexually assaulted a male nursing student in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong.^{[9] [10]}
• Ghosh's tenure as the principal of R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital was marked by controversy, highlighting a number of professional irregularities.^{[11] [12]} In June 2023, repeated allegations of corruption were raised against Ghosh. He was transferred to Murshidabad Medical College in Berhampore due to serious accusations of manipulation of tenders, misconduct, ethical violations, and financial mishaps.^{[13] [14]} Ghosh was reinstated as the principal of R. G. Kar Medical College.^[15] Complaints were filed against him to the West Bengal State Vigilance Commission, on grounds of nepotism, demanding bribes and awarding out-of-turn contracts.^[16] In early 2021, The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) had identified financial irregularities during his tenure at R. G. Kar Medical College.^[17]
• Following the 2024 Kolkata rape and murder incident, a rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor inside the hospital premises, significant agitation came against Ghosh. He was transferred to Calcutta National Medical College as principal but could not join due to large-scale mass protests.^{[18] [19]} Ghosh resigned from the post on 12 August. On 13 August, the Calcutta High Court intervened and directed Ghosh to take immediate leave. Starting on 25 August, the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations related to Ghosh and his family.^{[20] [21]} On 28 August, the Indian Medical Association suspended his membership.^{[22] [23]} Ghosh was given two polygraph tests over an alleged cover-up of the rape and allegations of financial fraud and irregularities at the college and hospital. On 2 September, the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested him along with three others over financial irregularities and fraud during his tenure as the principal.^{[24] [25] [26]} Subsequently, the West Bengal Health Department suspended Ghosh on 3 September.^{[27] [28]} On September 15, 2024, he was charged again by the CBI along with police personnel Abhijit Mondal for tampering with and destruction of evidence.^[29] His registration to practice was temporarily cancelled^[30] on 19 September 2024 by West Bengal Medical Council due to his failure to respond to an order to show cause issued by the Council about his alleged misconduct and bringing the profession to disrepute.^{[31] [32]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: সবার প্রিয় মেধাবী 'নোটন'! . 5 September 2024 . 10 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240910093231/https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/bengal/rg-kar-hospital-case-teachers-and-students-of-dr-sandip-ghoshs-schools-cannot-believe-that-he-got-involved-in-the-case/ . live .
2. Web site: কারও সঙ্গে বিশেষ বনিবনা ছিল না সন্দীপের, বিশেষ নামে ডাকা হত .
3. Web site: Sleepless night, veg meal: RG Kar ex-principal's 'restless' stay in CBI custody . 4 September 2024 .
4. News: Kolkata rape-murder case: Ex-principal Sandip Ghosh, policeman arrested for destruction of evidence . The Times of India .
5. Web site: 'কৃতী ছাত্র' সন্দীপ ঘোষের পরিণতিতে হতবাক বনগাঁ হাইস্কুলের শিক্ষকরা . 4 September 2024 . bartamanpatrika.com . en . 10 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240910093217/https://bartamanpatrika.com/kolkata/cid/12/detail-news/id/572518 . live .
6. Web site: Bangla . TV9 . 21 August 2024 . Sandip Ghosh: কতটা শিক্ষিত সন্দীপ? . 4 September 2024 . TV9 Bangla . bn . 10 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240910093151/https://tv9bangla.com/kolkata/how-educated-is-the-ex-principal-of-rg-kar-medical-college-sandeep-ghosh-1111231.html . live .
7. Web site: সন্দীপকে নিয়ে কথা বলতে নারাজ আসানসোলের মামাবাড়ির সকলেই . 4 September 2024 . Eisamay . bn.
8. Web site: Saha . Adity . 20 August 2024 . RG Kar Doctor rape-murder: Who is Dr Sandeep Ghosh? Former colleagues make host of allegations . 4 September 2024 . medicaldialogues.in . en . 4 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240904061343/https://medicaldialogues.in/news/health/doctors/rg-kar-doctor-rape-murder-who-is-dr-sandeep-ghosh-former-colleagues-make-host-of-allegations-133466 . live .
9. Web site: 9 September 2024 . 'পছন্দ হল?' হংকংয়ে পুরুষ নার্সের গোপনাঙ্গ ছোঁয়ার চেষ্টার অভিযোগ সন্দীপের নামে . 9 September 2024 . Hindustantimes Bangla . bn .
10. Web site: গোপনাঙ্গ ছুঁয়ে প্রশ্ন, 'ডু ইউ লাইক দিস?' . 9 September 2024 . Eisamay . bn . 10 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240910093242/https://eisamay.com/west-bengal-news/kolkata-news/rg-kar-ex-principal-sandip-ghosh-arrested-in-hong-kong-seven-years-ago/articleshow/113178642.cms . live .
11. News: 20 August 2024 . Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Who is Dr Sandip Ghosh? His rise to prominence and past controversies . 4 September 2024 . The Economic Times . 0013-0389 . 10 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240910093313/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/kolkata-rape-murder-case-who-is-dr-sandip-ghosh-his-rise-to-prominence-and-past-controversies/articleshow/112645970.cms?from=mdr . live .
12. Web site: 2 September 2024 . Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Hospital, arrested by CBI, students stage fresh protest for justice . 4 September 2024 . www.indiatvnews.com . en . 10 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240910093242/https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/sandip-ghosh-former-principal-of-rg-kar-hospital-arrested-by-cbi-in-kolkata-doctor-rape-murder-case-investigation-bjp-tmc-latest-updates-2024-09-02-950052 . live .
13. Web site: 18 August 2024 . 'Running mafia-like operation': Big allegations by Dr Sandip Ghosh's ex-colleagues . 4 September 2024 . India Today . en.
14. Web site: জন্ম বনগাঁয়, পড়াশোনা আরজি করেই, প্রাক্তন অধ্যক্ষ সন্দীপের বিরুদ্ধে রয়েছে আর্থিক অনিয়মের অভিযোগও . 4 September 2024.
15. Web site: Kolkata rape-murder: Who is Sandip Ghosh . 4 September 2024 . 10 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240910093729/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/kolkata-rape-murder-who-is-sandip-ghosh-ex-principal-of-rg-kar-college-who-is-under-cbis-scanner-101723949198159.html . live .
16. Web site: 3 September 2024 . CBI gets 8-day remand of RG Kar ex-principal Sandeep Ghosh, 3 others in corruption case . 4 September 2024 . The Indian Express . en . 4 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240904022910/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/former-r-g-kar-principal-sandip-ghosh-three-others-sent-to-8-day-cbi-custody-9548164/ . live .
17. News: 2 September 2024 . Who is Sandip Ghosh, the arrested ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College? Here's a look at his educational qualification and career trajectory . 4 September 2024 . The Times of India . 0971-8257 . 4 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240904113210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/who-is-sandip-ghosh-ex-principal-of-rg-kar-mch-heres-a-look-at-his-educational-qualification-and-career-trajectory/articleshow/112630230.cms . live .
18. Web site: Why Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder Case Went To CBI: Court's Tough Remarks . 4 September 2024 . NDTV.com . 14 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240814053721/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/kolkata-doctor-rape-murder-rg-kar-medical-college-why-kolkata-doctors-rape-murder-case-went-to-cbi-courts-tough-remarks-6333533 . live .
19. Web site: Stopped transfer twice, colleagues call him 'mafia': Who is Dr Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of Kolkata's RG Kar hospital? . 5 September 2024 . DNA India . en.
20. Web site: Basu . Kinsuk . 13 September 2024 . ED searches former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh ancestral house . 16 September 2024 . Telegraph India.
21. Web site: Online . E. T. . 2024-08-25 . Kolkata horror: CBI raids residence of RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in corruption probe . 2024-09-16 . The Economic Times . en.
22. Web site: 28 August 2024 . Ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh's membership revoked by medical body . 4 September 2024 . India Today . en.
23. News: PTI . 28 August 2024 . Kolkata rape: IMA suspends former RG Kar Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh's membership . 4 September 2024 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X . 10 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240910093818/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-medical-association-suspends-membership-of-former-rg-kar-hospital-principal-sandip-ghosh/article68577085.ece . live .
24. Web site: 2 September 2024 . Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Live Updates: In special Assembly session, Bengal govt to table new anti-rape Bill today; BJP to oppose . 3 September 2024 . The Indian Express . en . 3 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240903014242/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/kolkata-doctor-rape-murder-live-updates-tmc-bjp-bengal-assembly-9545703/ . live .
25. Web site: Ex Principal Of Kolkata Hospital Where Doctor Was Raped-Murdered Arrested . 3 September 2024 . NDTV.com . 3 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240903022839/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ex-principal-of-kolkata-hospital-where-doctor-was-raped-murdered-arrested-6475279 . live .
26. News: Chatterjee . Moyurie Som & Shrabana . 20 August 2024 . Volley of accusations against R.G. Kar ex-principal in rape and murder . 4 September 2024 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X . 4 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240904061201/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/volley-of-accusations-against-rg-kar-ex-principal-in-rape-and-murder/article68543282.ece . live .
27. Web site: 3 September 2024 . West Bengal Health Department suspends Sandip Ghosh amid 8-day CBI custody over 'financial irregularities' . 4 September 2024 . Business Today . en . 4 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240904055705/https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/west-bengal-health-department-suspends-sandip-ghosh-amid-8-day-cbi-custody-over-financial-irregularities-444310-2024-09-03 . live .
28. Web site: Health department suspends former RG Kar Medical College principal . 4 September 2024 . 4 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240904055934/https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/kolkata/health-department-suspends-former-rg-kar-medical-college-principal-sandip-ghosh/cid/2045615 . live .
29. Web site: Kolkata rape-murder: Why CBI arrested ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh again. Hindustan Times.
30. News: Telegraph . The . State medical council cancels registration of former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh . 20 September 2024 . The Telegraph . 20 September 2024.
31. Web site: Herald . National . R.G. Kar hospital ex-principal Sandip Ghosh's medical registration cancelled . 19 September 2024 . National Herald . 19 September 2024 . IANS.
32. News: 2024-09-20 . RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh no longer a doctor: What is next for this orthopaedic surgeon? . 2024-09-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.