Archive · 30 Dec 2025
RG Kar Whistleblower Accused in CBI Case
Akhtar Ali, who was a whistleblower in a corruption case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, is now accused of being part of the corruption himself.
The CBI says he was involved in illegal procurement processes and received money from vendors.
He had earlier complained about the then principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, which led to a CBI investigation.
The CBI found that Ali was also involved in wrongdoing and had received money for favoring certain vendors.
He has been suspended from his job and is under investigation.
Akhtar Ali, a whistleblower in RG Kar Medical College's corruption case, is now accused by the CBI of being part of the corruption.
Ali is alleged to have manipulated procurement processes and received undue financial benefits from vendors.
The CBI chargesheet states that Ali was involved in illegal procurement even before Dr. Sandip Ghosh joined the institution.
Ali received ₹2.39 lakh in his bank account and ₹50,000 in his wife's account from vendors.
Ali had initially complained against Dr. Sandip Ghosh, leading to a CBI investigation, but the CBI found evidence of his own involvement.
- Who
- Akhtar Ali, former deputy superintendent at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital
- What
- Accused of corruption and financial irregularities by the CBI
- When
- Investigation ongoing, Ali suspended in November 2023
- Where
- RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata
- Why
- Allegations of manipulating procurement processes and receiving undue financial benefits
- Whistleblower
- Akhtar Ali
- Institution
- RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMGH)
- Accusations
- Manipulating procurement, receiving undue financial benefits
- Amount Involved
- ₹2.39 lakh to Ali's account, ₹50,000 to wife's account
- Key Figures
- Dr. Sandip Ghosh, Biplab Singha, Suman Hazra, Afsar Ali Khan
- Investigation Agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Current Status
- Ali suspended, under investigation