Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, is under investigation by the CBI for the rape and murder of a junior female doctor. The CBI has been questioning him for 12 hours a day for the last 6 days. However, actions by the West Bengal government under Mamata Banerjee suggest that efforts may be underway to protect Ghosh. Here are five big questions:

Question 1: Was the SIT formed to protect Sandeep Ghosh?
The Mamata Banerjee government formed an SIT to investigate the case. This SIT reports directly to the government. The question is, if the CBI is already investigating, why was the SIT needed? Opposition parties argue that the SIT might be a way to prevent important disclosures during the CBI’s investigation.

Question 2: Why was Sandeep Ghosh’s resignation not accepted?
Even after the rape and murder incident, no action was taken against Ghosh. When he resigned, his resignation was not accepted, and he was instead appointed to a different position, where he faced protests from students.

Question 3: Why was the rape and murder called a suicide?
The victim’s parents were told that their daughter had committed suicide, even though evidence suggested rape and murder. Reports say that this misinformation came from the office of the former principal.

Question 4: Why was there a 2-hour delay in informing the police and family?
There was a delay of about 2 hours before the police and the victim’s family were informed about the death. During this time, Principal Sandeep Ghosh held a meeting. Why was there such a delay?

Question 5: What did the post-mortem report reveal?
The post-mortem report showed that the cause of death was strangulation, and there were signs of sexual assault. The report also mentioned 16 injuries on the victim, including bruises on her private parts.