Paromita Das
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 16th September. In a disturbing turn of events, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a shocking nexus of corruption and criminal activity in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The probe, initiated after the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor, has exposed a morbid web of illicit activities within the hospital, especially its morgue. Recently, Bengali media reported on the gravity of these findings, revealing a deeply entrenched criminal syndicate that operated with impunity.
A Morgue of Horror: Necrophilia and Pornography
Among the most revolting discoveries is the existence of a necrophilic pornography racket allegedly operating from the hospital’s morgue. Several individuals, including Sanjay Roy, arrested for the trainee doctor’s murder, had unrestricted access to the morgue at night. According to CBI sources, the morgue, which should have been securely locked by 8 PM, was freely accessed, and corpses were removed from cold chambers for heinous acts of necrophilia.
Investigators discovered explicit videos on Roy’s mobile phone, depicting him and others engaging in sexual acts with dead bodies. These videos, recorded in the hospital’s morgue, suggest that this practice had been occurring for a long time. Reports indicate that this clandestine operation may have catered to a broader market, with videos possibly sold for large sums abroad, highlighting the international scope of this criminal network.
Unaccounted Bodies and Corruption
CBI investigations also reveal a disturbing pattern of corruption within the hospital. Between 60 to 70 bodies have gone unaccounted for annually since 2021, leading to suspicions that body parts, particularly skeletons, were harvested and sold separately. The lack of proper documentation in the morgue’s register has further raised concerns about the handling of corpses and the possible involvement of senior hospital staff in this macabre trade.
Investigators have sought explanations from senior officials, including Prabir Chakraborty, the head of the Forensic Medicine Department, but his responses have been unsatisfactory. Moreover, since the initial inquiry, Chakraborty has reportedly evaded further interrogation, raising questions about the extent of his involvement.
A Corrupt Syndicate: The Role of the ‘North Bengal Lobby’
A significant angle in the RG Kar scandal is the alleged involvement of the ‘North Bengal Lobby,’ a group that reportedly controls much of the hospital’s internal operations. It has been revealed that the syndicate, led by influential figures within the hospital, orchestrated the transfer of key department heads to facilitate their illicit activities. This lobby, allegedly linked to former Principal Sandeep Ghosh, was said to collect significant sums of money through bribes related to post-mortem procedures and the handling of corpses.
Investigators are still piecing together the full extent of the corruption, but early reports suggest that the North Bengal lobby’s influence stretches deep into the hospital’s administration. Workers in the hospital have corroborated these claims, stating that syndicate members regularly entered the morgue at night and that any opposition was met with threats or forced transfers.
A Legacy of Crime: RG Kar’s Dark Past
This is not the first time RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has found itself embroiled in controversy. In 2001, the mysterious death of fourth-year medical student Soumitra Biswas, initially deemed a suicide, was later investigated as a murder following a court order. Biswas allegedly attempted to expose a pornographic ring involving acts of necrophilia, similar to the current scandal.
Despite arrests made at the time, including that of a fellow student, the case remains unsolved. Many of Biswas’s colleagues had pointed to the existence of a pornography racket within the medical college, where photos and videos of sex acts—often involving dead bodies—were allegedly recorded. The resurfacing of these allegations in 2024 paints a grim picture of a hospital that has been a breeding ground for criminal activity for decades.
Conclusion: A Call for Justice and Reform
The RG Kar Medical College and Hospital scandal is a chilling reminder of the depths to which corruption and criminality can reach when unchecked by oversight or accountability. The CBI’s findings have exposed not only a horrifying necrophilic racket but also a broader culture of corruption that has allowed such activities to fester within the hospital’s walls.
As investigations continue, it is imperative that the full extent of the criminal network is exposed, and those responsible are brought to justice. Beyond punitive measures, systemic reforms are urgently needed within medical institutions to ensure that such grotesque abuses of power never happen again. The repeated history of RG Kar’s involvement in criminal activities raises the question: how many more lives must be lost, and how many more scandals must surface before meaningful change is enacted?
A Crisis of Ethics in Medicine
The revelations from RG Kar Hospital are not only a legal or administrative failure but also an ethical crisis for the medical profession. Institutions tasked with healing the sick and safeguarding the dignity of the dead have instead become arenas for perversion and greed. This shocking violation of trust demands an overhaul of hospital governance, stricter regulations, and enhanced ethical training for medical professionals.
The RG Kar scandal is a wake-up call—not only for Kolkata but for the entire nation. It calls into question the integrity of Bharat’s medical system and demands urgent corrective action. For the victims and their families, justice may come too late, but it is crucial that we learn from this tragedy and create a healthcare system rooted in dignity, transparency, and accountability.
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