The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a fresh report next Tuesday in connection with the high-profile Kolkata doctor rape and murder case. The directive follows concerns raised by the CBI regarding the forensic investigation, specifically questioning who collected crucial samples at the crime scene.
Appearing before the court, Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, revealed that the CBI has flagged issues related to the forensic report, highlighting the relevance of determining “who collected the samples” in this sensitive case.
“We have a forensic examination report, and one thing is admitted: when the girl was found at 9:30 am, her jeans and undergarments were removed and lying nearby… semi-nude with injury marks also on the body,” Mehta informed the court.
He further stated that initial samples had been sent to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in West Bengal but that the CBI had now decided to send the samples to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, along with another laboratory for further examination.
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Questions Surround Forensic Collection
Without revealing specific details of the forensic findings, the Solicitor General underscored the importance of sample collection, stating, “Person enters, girl is nude and this is the result of FSL. So who took the sample is relevant.” The statement suggests that identifying who handled the evidence at the scene could play a pivotal role in the investigation’s progress.
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The case has drawn significant public and media attention, with ongoing scrutiny over the handling of evidence and the broader investigation into the horrific crime. The Supreme Court has also requested clarifications about the findings, including whether the death can be categorized as “unnatural.”
CBI’s Forensic Concerns
The CBI’s decision to send the forensic samples to AIIMS, one of the country’s premier medical institutions, signals the seriousness with which the agency is approaching the investigation. The move comes amidst mounting challenges, including concerns over procedural roadblocks and potential lapses in the early stages of evidence collection.
The Kolkata rape-murder case has triggered widespread outrage, with protests and demands for swift justice. The CBI, now leading the investigation, faces pressure to deliver conclusive findings in a case that has gripped the nation.
