Sandip Ghosh

Ghosh is from Bangaon, North 24 Parganas, in the Indian state of West Bengal.{{Cite web |title='কৃতী ছাত্র' সন্দীপ ঘোষের পরিণতিতে হতবাক বনগাঁ হাইস্কুলের শিক্ষকরা |url=https://bartamanpatrika.com/kolkata/cid/12/detail-news/id/572518 |access-date=4 September 2024 |website=bartamanpatrika.com |language=en |archive-date=10 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910093217/https://bartamanpatrika.com/kolkata/cid/12/detail-news/id/572518 |url-status=live }} He passed the Madhyamik examination in 1987 at Asansol Ramakrishna Mission High School{{Cite web |last=Bangla |first=TV9 |date=21 August 2024 |title=Sandip Ghosh: কতটা শিক্ষিত সন্দীপ? |url=https://tv9bangla.com/kolkata/how-educated-is-the-ex-principal-of-rg-kar-medical-college-sandeep-ghosh-1111231.html |access-date=4 September 2024 |website=TV9 Bangla |language=bn |archive-date=10 September 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=সন্দীপকে নিয়ে কথা বলতে নারাজ আসানসোলের মামাবাড়ির সকলেই |url=https://eisamay.com/west-bengal-news/asansol-news/rg-kar-former-principal-sandip-ghosh-asansol-maternal-uncle-house-is-reluctant-to-talk-about-him/articleshow/113039987.cms |access-date=4 September 2024 |website=Eisamay |language=bn}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Saha |first=Adity |date=20 August 2024 |title=RG Kar Doctor rape-murder: Who is Dr Sandeep Ghosh? Former colleagues make host of allegations |url=https://medicaldialogues.in/news/health/doctors/rg-kar-doctor-rape-murder-who-is-dr-sandeep-ghosh-former-colleagues-make-host-of-allegations-133466 |access-date=4 September 2024 |website=medicaldialogues.in |language=en |archive-date=4 September 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }} Ghosh worked as an orthopaedics professor and surgeon at Calcutta National Medical College, and later became the vice-principal of the college. In 2021, he was appointed as the principal of R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Ghosh's tenure as the principal of R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital was marked by controversy, highlighting a number of professional irregularities.{{Cite news |date=20 August 2024 |title=Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Who is Dr Sandip Ghosh? His rise to prominence and past controversies |url=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 |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=10 September 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2 September 2024 |title=Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Hospital, arrested by CBI, students stage fresh protest for justice |url=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 |access-date=4 September 2024 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en |archive-date=10 September 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |date=18 August 2024 |title='Running mafia-like operation': Big allegations by Dr Sandip Ghosh's ex-colleagues |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/dr-sandip-ghosh-rg-kar-kolkata-doctor-rape-muder-protests-2584282-2024-08-18 |access-date=4 September 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=জন্ম বনগাঁয়, পড়াশোনা আরজি করেই, প্রাক্তন অধ্যক্ষ সন্দীপের বিরুদ্ধে রয়েছে আর্থিক অনিয়মের অভিযোগও |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/photogallery/all-needs-to-know-about-former-principal-of-rg-kar-medical-college-and-hospital-sandip-ghosh-dgtl-photogallery/cid/1540025 |access-date=4 September 2024}} Ghosh was reinstated as the principal of R. G. Kar Medical College.{{Cite web |title=Kolkata rape-murder: Who is Sandip Ghosh |url=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 |access-date=4 September 2024 |archive-date=10 September 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }} Complaints were filed against him to the West Bengal State Vigilance Commission, on grounds of nepotism, demanding bribes and awarding out-of-turn contracts.{{Cite web |date=3 September 2024 |title=CBI gets 8-day remand of RG Kar ex-principal Sandeep Ghosh, 3 others in corruption case |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/former-r-g-kar-principal-sandip-ghosh-three-others-sent-to-8-day-cbi-custody-9548164/ |access-date=4 September 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=4 September 2024 |archive-url=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/ |url-status=live }} In early 2021, The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) had identified financial irregularities during his tenure at R. G. Kar Medical College.{{Cite news |date=2 September 2024 |title=Who is Sandip Ghosh, the arrested ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College? Here's a look at his educational qualification and career trajectory |url=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 |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=4 September 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}

Following the 2024 Kolkata rape and murder incident, the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor inside the hospital premises impacted a significant agitation against Ghosh. He was transferred to Calcutta National Medical College as principal but could not join due to large-scale mass protests.{{Cite web |title=Why Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder Case Went To CBI: Court's Tough Remarks |url=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 |access-date=4 September 2024 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=14 August 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Stopped transfer twice, colleagues call him 'mafia': Who is Dr Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of Kolkata's RG Kar hospital? |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-who-is-sandip-ghosh-former-principal-of-kolkata-s-rg-kar-medical-college-currently-under-cbi-radar-3102940 |access-date=5 September 2024 |website=DNA India |language=en}} 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 raids and searches at multiple locations related to Ghosh and his family.{{Cite web |last=Basu |first=Kinsuk |date=13 September 2024 |title=ED searches former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh ancestral house |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/kolkata/enforcement-directorate-searches-former-rg-kar-principal-sandip-ghoshs-ancestral-house/cid/2047643 |access-date=16 September 2024 |website=Telegraph India}}{{Cite web |last=Online {{!}} |first=E. T. |date=2024-08-25 |title=Kolkata horror: CBI raids residence of RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in corruption probe |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/kolkata-horror-cbi-raids-residence-of-rg-kar-ex-principal-sandip-ghosh-in-corruption-probe/videoshow/112776942.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=The Economic Times |language=en}} On 28 August, the Indian Medical Association suspended his membership.{{Cite web |date=28 August 2024 |title=Ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh's membership revoked by medical body |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kolkata-rape-murder-sandip-ghosh-indian-medical-association-suspends-membership-rg-kar-2589496-2024-08-28 |access-date=4 September 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=28 August 2024 |title=Kolkata rape: IMA suspends former RG Kar Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh's membership |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-medical-association-suspends-membership-of-former-rg-kar-hospital-principal-sandip-ghosh/article68577085.ece |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=10 September 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |date=2 September 2024 |title=Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Live Updates: In special Assembly session, Bengal govt to table new anti-rape Bill today; BJP to oppose |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/kolkata-doctor-rape-murder-live-updates-tmc-bjp-bengal-assembly-9545703/ |access-date=3 September 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=3 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903014242/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/kolkata-doctor-rape-murder-live-updates-tmc-bjp-bengal-assembly-9545703/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Ex Principal Of Kolkata Hospital Where Doctor Was Raped-Murdered Arrested |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ex-principal-of-kolkata-hospital-where-doctor-was-raped-murdered-arrested-6475279 |access-date=3 September 2024 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=3 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903022839/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ex-principal-of-kolkata-hospital-where-doctor-was-raped-murdered-arrested-6475279 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Chatterjee |first=Moyurie Som & Shrabana |date=20 August 2024 |title=Volley of accusations against R.G. Kar ex-principal in rape and murder |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/volley-of-accusations-against-rg-kar-ex-principal-in-rape-and-murder/article68543282.ece |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=4 September 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }} Subsequently, the West Bengal Health Department suspended Ghosh on 3 September.{{Cite web |date=3 September 2024 |title=West Bengal Health Department suspends Sandip Ghosh amid 8-day CBI custody over 'financial irregularities' |url=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 |access-date=4 September 2024 |website=Business Today |language=en |archive-date=4 September 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Health department suspends former RG Kar Medical College principal |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/kolkata/health-department-suspends-former-rg-kar-medical-college-principal-sandip-ghosh/cid/2045615 |access-date=4 September 2024 |archive-date=4 September 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }} On September 15, 2024, he was charged again by the CBI along with the station house officer(SHO) of the Tala Police Station Abhijit Mondal for destruction of evidence in the 2024 Kolkata rape and murder incident. Mondal was accused of delaying in filing the FIR.{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/kolkata-rape-murder-why-cbi-arrested-ex-rg-kar-principal-sandip-ghosh-again-101726362744726.html|title=Kolkata rape-murder: Why CBI arrested ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh again|publisher=Hindustan Times}} His registration to practice was temporarily cancelled{{cite news |last1=Telegraph |first1=The |title=State medical council cancels registration of former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/kolkata/state-medical-council-cancels-registration-of-former-rg-kar-medical-college-principal-sandip-ghosh/cid/2049128 |access-date=20 September 2024 |publisher=The Telegraph |date=20 September 2024}} 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.{{cite web |last1=Herald |first1=National |title=R.G. Kar hospital ex-principal Sandip Ghosh's medical registration cancelled |url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/rg-kar-hospital-ex-principal-sandip-ghoshs-medical-registration-cancelled-kolkata-police-suspends-abhijit-mondal |access-date=19 September 2024 |website=National Herald |date=19 September 2024 |publisher=IANS}}{{Cite news |date=2024-09-20 |title=RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh no longer a doctor: What is next for this orthopaedic surgeon? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/wbmc-cancels-registration-rg-kar-medical-college-ex-principal-sandip-ghosh-no-longer-a-doctor/articleshow/113502801.cms |access-date=2024-09-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} On 13 December 2024, he was granted bail by the Sealdah Court in Kolkata along with Mondal for destruction of evidence in the 2024 Kolkata rape and murder incident as the CBI failed to file a chargesheet against Ghosh and Mondal within 90 days. Mondal was granted bail however Ghosh will be in jail because of financial irregularities during his tenure as the principal.{{Cite news |date=13 December 2024 |title=RG Kar Ex-Principal Sandip Ghosh Gets Bail In Doctor's Rape-Murder Case |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rg-kar-ex-principal-sandip-ghosh-gets-bail-in-doctors-rape-murder-case-7240179 |access-date=14 January 2025|work=NDTV}} He moved the Calcutta High Court for postponing the framing of the charges against him in the financial irregularities case. The Calcutta High Court judge gave him one week of time to go through the documents for filing a discharge petition.{{Cite news |date=2025-02-06 |title="Justice Hurried Is Justice Buried": High Court On RG Kar Corruption Case |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/justice-hurried-is-justice-buried-calcutta-high-court-on-rg-kar-sandip-ghosh-corruption-case-7648742 |access-date=2025-02-06 |work=NDTV}}{{Cite news |date=2025-02-07 |title=RG Kar financial scam: Accused will get ample time to study CBI charge sheet, says Calcutta HC. |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/rg-kar-financial-scam-accused-will-get-ample-time-to-study-cbi-charge-sheet-says-calcutta-hc-943260 |access-date=2025-02-07 |work=The Hans India}} The 4 accused in the financial irregularities case have filed exemption petitions before the special court.{{Cite news |date=15 March 2025 |title=4 accused in RG Kar financial irregularities case file exemption petitions - Video |url=https://medicaldialogues.in/mdtv/healthshorts/4-accused-in-rg-kar-financial-irregularities-case-file-exemption-petitions-144940 |access-date=15 March 2025 |work=Medical Dialogues}} The next hearing against Ghosh in the financial irregularities case is scheduled for 30 June 2025.{{Cite news |date=18 June 2025 |title=June 30 date for framing RG Kar corruption case charges. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/june-30-date-for-framing-rg-kar-corruption-case-charges/articleshow/121937895.cms#google_vignette |access-date=18 June 2025 |work=Times Of India}}

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