The financial corruption investigation involving R G Kar Medical College and Hospital took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as the former Deputy Superintendent, Akhtar Ali, surrendered before the Alipore Court. However, the move was met with stinging criticism from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). In a pointed remark, the agency stated that while Ali seems “perfectly fit for giving media bytes,” his actual contribution to the ongoing investigation remains questionable.

Akhtar Ali had initially made headlines as the whistleblower who exposed the alleged malpractices of former Principal Sandip Ghosh. However, as the probe widened, Ali found himself entangled in the legal web. During the court proceedings today, the CBI counsel alleged that despite his vocal presence in the media, Ali has been evasive during interrogation sessions. Although the court granted him bail with specific conditions, it sternly directed him to cooperate fully with the federal investigators. This public spat between the agency and the former official has added a new layer of intrigue to the R G Kar saga, leaving many to wonder if the “whistleblower” himself has more to hide.