India, May 19 -- The West Bengal Government- led by Suvendu Adhikari- on Monday granted sanction for the prosecution of former R G Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh in connection with alleged financial irregularities at the institution.

An order issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare stated that the competent authority, the governor, approved the prosecution under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Prevention of Corruption Act, and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Officials said the sanction was accorded after a "full and careful examination" of case records, including the FIR and related documents.

Case background

The case relates to alleged irregularities in procur...