Bengal Begins Proceedings Against Doctor Linked to RG Kar Row
Separate enquiry ordered into postgraduate admission under service quota
- West Bengal initiates departmental proceedings against suspended doctor
- Separate probe ordered into postgraduate admission through service quota
- Doctor faced allegations after RG Kar rape-murder case outrage
- Junior doctors accused him of fostering “threat culture” in institution
GG News Bureau
Kolkata, 23rd May: The West Bengal government has initiated departmental proceedings against a suspended doctor linked to the fallout of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case and ordered a separate enquiry into his postgraduate admission.
According to a notification issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department, proceedings have been initiated against Avik De, former Resident Medical Officer of the Radiodiagnosis Department at Burdwan Medical College.
De is currently an in-service postgraduate trainee in General Surgery at IPGME&R.
The notification stated that Governor R. N. Ravi approved initiation of departmental proceedings against the doctor under the West Bengal Services (CCA) Rules, 1971.
De has remained under suspension since September 2024.
“After assessing the seriousness of allegations, it has been decided that Departmental Proceedings need to be drawn up against the said Dr Avik De,” the notification said.
The state government has also ordered a separate enquiry into his admission to a postgraduate medical course through the “Service Quota”.
De came under scrutiny after the rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August 2024 sparked nationwide outrage and prolonged protests by junior doctors.
Junior doctors had levelled several allegations against him, including fostering a “threat culture”, influencing transfer processes, remaining absent from classes for nearly two years, failing to submit reports and negligence in patient care.
The RG Kar incident had triggered widespread demonstrations across the country, with medical professionals demanding accountability, workplace safety and systemic reforms in government hospitals.
The latest move by the Bengal government comes amid continuing scrutiny over administrative functioning and institutional culture within state-run medical colleges.
