India

ED Gains Access To Sandip Ghosh’s Residence After Delays

After a prolonged wait, Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials successfully entered the residence of Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, early Friday morning.

The ED team arrived at Ghosh’s Beliaghata home in central Kolkata around 7:30 AM but faced initial delays.

However, sometime after 9:30 AM, the ED officials succeeded in opening the lock on the entry gate and entered the house.

Once inside, the ED officials, supported by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, established a secure perimeter around the property.

This follows the delays that Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials faced on 25 August before they could enter the same residence for a raid.

Ghosh, along with four others, is currently in CBI custody in connection with allegations of financial misconduct at RG Kar.

The ED launched its involvement through an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), which complements the CBI’s ongoing investigation mandated by a Calcutta High Court order.

The ED, unlike the CBI, operates with fewer restrictions regarding the initiation of investigations.

While the CBI requires either state government approval or a court order to proceed, the ED can independently start inquiries.

The Calcutta High Court, in its decision last month, recommended a CBI investigation into the financial irregularities at RG Kar, noting the agency’s ongoing probe into a related criminal case involving a doctor from the same hospital.

The court deemed it prudent for the CBI to handle both investigations concurrently.

Also Read: Supreme Court To Review Sandip Ghosh’s Plea Against CBI Probe Into RG Kar Financial Scandal

Mankrit Kaur

Recent Posts

PM Modi’s Gifts: A Glimpse Of India’s Cultural Heritage In Global Diplomacy

These gifts to world leaders reflect the diverse traditions, arts, and crafts of India, emphasizing…

2 hours ago

Dr Rajeshwar Singh Calls For Bold Goals To Make India A Global Power By 2047

Dr Singh stressed the importance of reaching a GDP of $15 trillion by 2047 to…

2 hours ago

Gautam Adani Faces Indictment In US: Legal Expert Vijay Aggarwal Dismisses Immediate Repercussions

Criminal lawyer Vijay Aggarwal weighed in on the charges against Adani. He believes the indictment…

2 hours ago

Adani Group Stocks Recover As Sensex nd Nifty Post Gains

After a major sell-off earlier in the week, Adani Group stocks, led by Ambuja Cements…

3 hours ago

Sensex Soars 1,961 Points, Nifty Gains 557 In Broad-Based Market Rally

A sharp rally in financial stocks and encouraging US labor market data fueled the uptrend.…

4 hours ago

PM Modi Engages In 31 Bilateral Meetings During Three-Nation Tour

PM Narendra Modi held 31 bilateral meetings and discussions during his visit to Nigeria, Brazil,…

4 hours ago