Kolkata, May 18 -- West Bengal government has sanctioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute RG Kar Medical College and Hospital's former principal, Sandip Ghosh, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said.

The official government order released by CM Adhikari on Monday clears the deck for ED to prosecute Ghosh for alleged financial irregularities and money laundering.

"As Chief Minister, I consider myself fortunate to have taken a noble and positive step. In connection with the brutal rape and murder of our sister, 'Abhaya,' at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, 2024, the 'Sanction of Prosecution' has been formally accorded to the ED (Enforcement Directorate) to take legal action and prosecute the then-Principal...