The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to interrogate the videographer who recorded the post-mortem of a junior doctor from state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, following her tragic rape and murder last month. The move comes as part of the CBI’s ongoing probe into the case.
Sources close to the investigation revealed that the decision to question the videographer was made after officials observed that crucial aspects of the post-mortem were poorly documented. The omissions in the videography raised concerns about whether the process was carried out according to standard procedures or if it was influenced by external instructions.
The CBI aims to clarify whether the videographer acted independently or was directed by someone to conduct the post-mortem recording in a “casual manner.” Investigators believe that questioning the videographer, along with others present during the post-mortem, could help uncover vital information about a possible conspiracy behind the heinous crime.
Additionally, the CBI is also interviewing the victim’s family members and close associates to gather more details about the circumstances leading to the hasty cremation of the body. The victim’s parents had expressed a desire to preserve the body for a longer period, but their wishes were reportedly ignored.
Governor C.V. Ananda Bose’s office had previously raised concerns about the initial investigation conducted by the Kolkata Police before the case was transferred to the CBI. In a statement, the Governor’s office criticized the “hurried disposal of the body” and suggested that a second post-mortem, if conducted, could have provided additional insights crucial to the investigation.
Investigators believe that if the body had been retained, further examination might have revealed important details that could strengthen the case against those involved in the conspiracy.
