Archive · 17 Nov 2025
NCW Continues Probe into RG Kar Case, Cites Lapses; ED to Question Former Principal
A group called the National Commission for Women (NCW) is still looking into a sad case where a doctor was hurt and killed at a hospital.
They met with the doctor's parents again and are not happy with how the police are handling the case.
They think the police are not working fast enough and aren't sharing enough information.
The NCW also said they will keep helping the parents until they get justice.
In another part of the story, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is going to talk to the former principal of the hospital about some money problems that happened when he was working there.
NCW flags serious lapses in RG Kar rape-murder case investigation, citing slow pace and lack of communication.
NCW member Archana Majumdar supports victim's parents, criticizes police handling of the case.
ED to record statement of former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh in connection with financial irregularities probe.
NCW schedules another hearing on the RG Kar case in 15 days, involving parents, police, and investigating agencies.
Over 117 cases of atrocities against women were addressed in NCW's 'Maha Jansunwai' hearing in Kolkata.
- Who
- National Commission for Women (NCW), parents of the victim doctor, state authorities, Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh
- What
- NCW flags investigation lapses; ED to question former principal in financial irregularities case
- When
- NCW hearing held on Monday; ED to record statement soon; incident occurred on August 9, 2024; previous NCW hearings were two-three months ago; next NCW hearing scheduled in 15 days
- Where
- Kolkata, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital
- Why
- To address atrocities against women and ensure justice for the victim's family in the RG Kar case, prompting NCW intervention due to perceived failures in the investigation; ED probe into financial irregularities
NCW and Victim's Parents' Concerns
State Police and Investigating Agencies' Position
Investigation Pace and Communication
NCW and Victim's Parents' Concerns
NCW and victim's parents are dissatisfied with the slow pace of the investigation and lack of satisfactory replies from the police and CBI. The state police have not uploaded the case details on their portal and have failed to provide substantial updates or requested documents, citing the case as sub-judice.
State Police and Investigating Agencies' Position
Police have had virtual hearings with NCW officials and promised to look into flagged points. The CBI has made arrests as part of a larger conspiracy investigation. The Kolkata Police are expected to furnish a reply in 15 days. (Implicitly, investigations are ongoing).
Handling of Case by Authorities
NCW and Victim's Parents' Concerns
NCW member describes the victim's parents as being treated like 'shuttlecocks' by state authorities and criticizes the police's general attitude, citing the mother of the deceased being beaten during a protest a year after the incident, with no action taken by police.
State Police and Investigating Agencies' Position
NCW is taking action within its framework if necessary steps are not taken by the police. The commission emphasizes that what can be done within the parameters of the law must be done, even if the matter is sub-judice.
Evidence and Arrests
NCW and Victim's Parents' Concerns
As only one person has been arrested in the RG Kar case, the NCW believes there is merit in the victim's parents' argument for more thorough investigation.
State Police and Investigating Agencies' Position
Several individuals have been arrested as part of the CBI's investigation into a larger conspiracy related to the case, and the ED is investigating financial irregularities.
- Incident Date
- August 9, 2024
- Victim
- 31-year-old female postgraduate trainee doctor
- Location
- RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, seminar room
- Investigating Agencies
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), State Police
- NCW Hearing
- Mass hearing 'Maha Jansunwai' held in Kolkata on Monday
- NCW Scheduled Hearing
- In 15 days, involving parents, police, and investigating agencies
- Total Complaints at Hearing
- 117 cases, with 43 survivors appearing physically
- ED Action
- Initiated steps to record statement of former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh
