Raids Conducted in RG Kar Medical College Corruption Case

Protests in Kolkata over the rape and murder of a junior doctor from RG Kar Medical College have entered their fifth week, with significant public unrest as demonstrators confront public figures like actor Rituparna Sengupta and filmmaker Aparna Sen. In a related development, Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the college, faces scrutiny as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducts raids on his residence linked to corruption allegations. Ghosh, arrested by the CBI, has been accused of negligence in the case and is under investigation for financial irregularities during his tenure. The protests have sparked debates about opportunistic activism and highlighted issues of safety within the medical community. Meanwhile, 18 protesters were arrested during a demonstration, indicating escalating tensions. The Indian Medical Association has suspended Ghosh's membership amid these developments.