Kolkata: In a major development in the high-profile murder case of a junior doctor from RG Kar Medical College, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of the hospital. The arrest has sent shockwaves through the medical and political communities, as Ghosh was detained alongside Tala Police Station in-charge, Abhijit Mondal, for their alleged involvement in tampering with evidence related to the case.The murder of the junior doctor, which occurred earlier this year, had stirred nationwide outrage, with doctors and the public alike demanding swift justice. Over the past weeks, the CBI has intensified its investigation into the case, which led to the arrest of Sandeep Ghosh late Saturday night. The former principal was previously under investigation for embezzlement at the medical college, but this arrest marks a significant escalation, linking him directly to the murder case.Junior doctors at RG Kar Medical College had long suspected foul play and had demanded the arrest of both Ghosh and Mondal. “We have been asking for the arrest of former principal Sandeep Ghosh and police officer Abhijit Mondal for tampering with the evidence in this case. Today’s arrests bring us some relief,” a junior doctor stated.Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sukanta Majumdar also reacted to the arrests, calling them a “crucial step towards justice.” Majumdar expressed skepticism about the police officer’s involvement, questioning whether a small station in-charge could have acted alone. “Can a minor police official make such a big decision on his own?” Majumdar asked, hinting at deeper political involvement. He also challenged the leadership in West Bengal, wondering aloud if the people of Bengal would hold the Chief Minister accountable.The arrest of Sandeep Ghosh in connection with both the embezzlement and the murder case has raised questions about the larger state of affairs within medical and administrative circles. The investigation is ongoing, and further arrests may follow as the CBI continues to probe the extent of the conspiracy.For now, the arrests of Ghosh and Mondal have been seen as a crucial step in the long fight for justice by the medical fraternity and the people of Bengal.