The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has unveiled disturbing details about rampant illegal activities at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, following the gruesome rape and murder of a female trainee doctor. The findings, highlighted by Bengali media on Wednesday (11th September 2024), reveal a grim scenario at one of the hospital's darkest corners—its morgue.

The investigation has particularly cast a spotlight on the hospital’s morgue, where sex videos with deceased bodies were allegedly recorded. This location wasn’t just handling the deceased; it was doubling as a studio for producing necrophilic pornography, feeding a grotesque niche market.

Moreover, an alarming number of 60 to 70 bodies have been unaccounted for each financial year starting from 2021. These disappearances hint at a deeply entrenched network of corruption and illicit dealings, possibly extending beyond just the exploitation of the dead.

The tragic case of the trainee doctor has not only brought sorrow and outrage but has also ripped open past wounds associated with RG Kar Hospital. Known previously for numerous allegations ranging from various criminal activities to suspicious deaths, the hospital now finds itself embroiled in yet another scandal. Illegal activities have reportedly been ongoing night after night within the confines of its morgue, shedding light on the disturbing underbelly of an institution trusted with care and respect for life and death.

As the CBI delves deeper into this case, the revelations continue to stir public dismay and demand stringent scrutiny of practices within such medical establishments, ensuring that those departed are treated with the dignity they deserve, and that the living can trust in a place meant for healing and respect.

Unrestricted Access, Necrophilia Porn

The case surrounding the horrific incidents at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata deepens with more unsettling discoveries regarding access to the hospital’s morgue. Reports have surfaced, pointing to the grave misuse of the morgue facilities, especially after normal operating hours. Typically, the morgue doors should be locked by 7:30 to 8 PM daily, as no post-mortems are conducted at night and it's standard procedure to close the morgues. The key to the main door is customarily held by the department head, and if a dead body arrives late, it is usually brought in through the back door.

Despite these protocols, the reality appears to have been starkly different. It has come to light that several individuals, including Sanjay Roy, the accused in the trainee doctor’s rape and murder case, had unchecked night-time access. Investigators have uncovered that this illicit access was used to remove corpses from the cold chambers for ghastly activities. These actions were not only a profound disrespect to the deceased but also involved recording these acts on mobile devices. Shockingly, necrophilic acts were performed and captured as part of a sickening routine.

The investigation has revealed that videos and photos found on Sanjay’s mobile phone were indeed recorded within the confines of the morgue. These disturbing images showed him and possibly others engaging in sexual acts with the corpses housed in the morgue.

Furthermore, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital's morgue, equipped with over 40 cold chambers, became a nocturnal hub for these activities. The lights within the morgue, which remained on most of the day and night, cast a dim glow over the reprehensible scenes played out night after night. Beyond Sanjay Roy, several other civic volunteers, who were also arrested in connection with the rape-murder case, were found to have the same unrestricted access. Disturbingly, it wasn’t just the civic volunteers; some of their relatives also frequented the morgue, adding another layer of regular, yet unauthorized, traffic in an area that should have been tightly secured.

The case involving Sanjay Roy, the accused in the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor, continues to unravel with deeply troubling revelations. Sanjay was apprehended by the Kolkata Police on the night of 9th August. At the time of his arrest, police sources revealed that he harbored an intense penchant for pornography, which extended into highly illegal and morally reprehensible territories. His mobile phone was found to contain numerous pornographic videos, many of which are banned in India. Disturbingly, this collection included videos of necrophilia—intercourse with dead bodies—some of which were reportedly filmed within the confines of the hospital’s morgue.

The scope of the investigation has broadened significantly, shedding light on what appears to be a longstanding corruption syndicate centered around the manipulation and exploitation of dead bodies at the hospital. This syndicate seems to have involved multiple individuals over the years, engaging in a ghastly cycle of pornography. According to a report by Anand Bazar Patrika, there is strong suspicion that these horrifying acts were not just confined to local consumption but were also part of a larger, more sinister operation involving the sale of such videos on international platforms for substantial sums of money.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), digging deeper into the operations at the morgue of the medical college and hospital, has uncovered further layers of corruption unrelated to the pornography. It has been revealed that an alarming number of bodies, between 60 to 70 annually since 2021, have gone unaccounted for. This egregious discrepancy points to systemic issues within the morgue’s operations. One of the most chilling aspects of this investigation is the suspicion that body parts were deliberately separated from these bodies and sold. This includes skeletons which detectives believe might have been removed and trafficked separately.

Adding to the grim findings, it has also been discovered that there is a significant lack of proper documentation within the mortuary register. This oversight, whether intentional or due to negligence, has facilitated the unauthorized removal and exploitation of the deceased, highlighting a dire need for rigorous oversight and accountability within such sensitive institutional settings.

As the investigation into the RG Kar Hospital morgue deepens, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its scrutiny by gathering comprehensive details about the premises. According to CBI sources, the agency has meticulously collected various crucial pieces of evidence that include the interior design layouts of the morgue, diagrams of the cold chambers, entries from the register book, and CCTV footage spanning the last few months. These elements are essential for piecing together the activities within the morgue and understanding the scope of illicit operations that have been taking place.

In an effort to clarify discrepancies noted in the morgue’s register book—a critical component that should track the details of all bodies handled by the facility—the CBI has reached out to Prabir Chakraborty, the head of the Department of Forensic Medicine. The register, which is expected to maintain a meticulous log for accountability and transparency, appears to have significant inconsistencies that need addressing.

However, the interaction with Chakraborty has raised further concerns. According to the CBI's reports, his initial response to their inquiries did not yield satisfactory explanations regarding the irregularities observed in the morgue records. More troubling is his current lack of communication; despite having responded during initial questioning, Chakraborty has since become unreachable. He is reportedly not answering phone calls, nor is he responding to any messages, thereby complicating the agency’s efforts to obtain clear and direct answers about the morgue operations.

This evasive behavior is problematic as it hinders the investigation’s progress and raises questions about the integrity and accountability of those in charge of critical areas within the hospital. The CBI's findings and Chakraborty's subsequent unavailability underscore the challenges faced in uncovering the full extent of the malpractices at RG Kar Hospital’s morgue.

North Bengal Lobby

The RG Kar Hospital scandal has revealed a concerning influence of the 'North Bengal' lobby within the institution. This came into light when the Head of the Department of Medicine was unexpectedly transferred to another department based on verbal instructions from the former Principal, Sandeep Ghosh. This occurred in February of this year and the position was filled by an individual who previously served at the North Bengal Medical College.

According to sources, this reshuffling allowed the heads of a so-called 'syndicate' to exploit the morgue for financial gain. Through this newly appointed head, it is alleged that the morgue became a hub of corruption, channeling large sums of money to the syndicate each month. A specific arrangement was put in place where a minimum contract of Rs 10,000 was charged for the handling of dead bodies. This fee covered the dissection of bodies, proper stitching after post-mortem examinations, and arranging the transportation of bodies to the crematorium.

However, the depth of this corrupt network remains partially obscured, as investigators are still trying to determine the identities of all individuals directly involved and the extent of the corruption.

The environment within the morgue, especially at night, was reportedly oppressive. Workers say that many of the syndicate leaders would frequently visit the morgue after hours. Despite the occurrence of crimes and injustices, there was an unwritten rule among the staff to remain silent.

One worker, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, described the atmosphere: “Liquor bottles were brought to the morgue in the evening. No one, especially small workers like us, had the courage to say anything. They were either transferred or threatened.” This statement highlights the climate of fear that pervaded among the staff, discouraging them from speaking out against the malpractices they witnessed, thus enabling the cycle of corruption to continue unchecked.

Porn Shooting and Sex with Dead Body Accusations Leveled Earlier Also

The troubling history of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata with allegations of pornography and necrophilia dates back over two decades. This isn't the first instance where the hospital has been embroiled in scandalous activities involving its morgue. The institution first faced similar grave accusations 23 years ago, marking a long-standing issue with illicit activities at this government-run facility.

Back in 2001, the hospital was thrust into controversy following the mysterious death of Soumitra Biswas, a fourth-year medical student. Initially classified as a suicide by the local police, the circumstances surrounding his death led to a protracted legal battle by his distraught parents. Their persistence paid off when the High Court stepped in, ordering a murder investigation. It was alleged that Biswas was targeted because he was on the verge of exposing a pornography ring within the hospital that included acts of sex with dead bodies.

Despite these serious allegations, the case saw little progress. Auromita Das, another student of the medical college, was arrested in connection to the incident but the investigation, led by the West Bengal Police CID, stagnated. The police also questioned several members of the Students' Federation of India (SFI), the student wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), but failed to unearth any significant evidence linking them to the crime.

Soumitra’s mother openly accused her son's peers at the medical college of playing a role in his untimely death, suggesting that he had uncovered inappropriate activities on campus that led to his murder. This assertion was echoed by several students, who implicated a pornographic ring operating within RG Kar Medical College as being complicit in the tragic demise of Soumitra Biswas.

The tragic case of Soumitra Biswas, a medical student who allegedly lost his life due to his attempts to expose illicit activities at RG Kar Medical College, still echoes with grim details about the circumstances leading to his death. According to Soumitra's colleagues, he was targeted for unveiling the reprehensible acts of pornography being filmed within the college premises, specifically within the hostel rooms.

These colleagues shared that the production of pornographic content was typically scheduled on weekends, with sex workers brought into the hostel to participate in the filming. A student revealed a more horrifying practice during the crisis periods when sex workers were unavailable; the perpetrators resorted to using corpses from the hospital’s dissection rooms for their shoots. To further conceal the identity of the bodies used, the faces of models were superimposed over the images of the deceased, indicating a sophisticated level of deceit and disrespect in the creation of these materials.

The scope of this operation suggested that it was not merely a clandestine activity by a small group of individuals but rather a large-scale racket supported by political backing. The breadth of this corruption seemed well-known within the college as students claimed that the pornographic shoots were conducted not only in hostels but also in hospital classrooms and seminar rooms. Despite the widespread knowledge of these activities, authorities reportedly took no action to intervene or stop these practices.

Adding a personal and tragic layer to this story, it was claimed that the misuse of images involved the faces of female students from the medical college being superimposed onto bodies in the videos. This violation of privacy and dignity reached a peak when it was alleged that the photo of Soumitra’s girlfriend was used in such a manner. His subsequent protest against these actions and the gang responsible is believed to have led to his untimely death.

Supporting these allegations, the discovery of tripods and reflectors in a hostel room after Soumitra's death hinted at the extent of the equipment used for these illicit video productions, lending credence to the claims of organized pornographic activities within the institution. This tragic story underscores not only the personal risks faced by those who challenge corrupt and immoral practices but also highlights the deep-seated issues of governance and ethical oversight in educational institutions tasked with shaping future medical professionals.