Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in a high-profile case, Today (Jan 18) declared guilty by Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das. The verdict was announced in a secured courtroom, supported by key evidence, including the victim’s blood on Roy’s belongings and items linking him to the crime scene. The judgment marks a critical milestone in delivering justice.
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WEST BENGAL: A Kolkata court has found Sanjay Roy guilty of the heinous rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate medical trainee at RG Kar Hospital last year. This case has captured nationwide attention and raised serious concerns about the safety of medical professionals at their workplaces.
The tragic incident occurred on August 9 when the victim’s lifeless body was discovered in a hospital seminar room. Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, was arrested the following day in connection with the case.
During the court proceedings, Anirban Das, the Additional District and Sessions Judge, made it clear that the verdict would be delivered in a highly secured, closed-door setting. This decision was taken to ensure the “paramount importance” of safeguarding the prime accused, Sanjay Roy. To maintain order and security, police officers cordoned off the entire area and escorted Roy into the courtroom under heavy protection.
A critical piece of evidence that led to the conviction of Sanjay Roy was outlined in a detailed 45-page chargesheet submitted by the CBI to the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Sealdah last October.
The chargesheet revealed that the victim’s blood was found on the jeans and shoes of Sanjay Roy.
Furthermore, investigators recovered the accused’s hair and a Bluetooth earpiece linked to his cellphone from the seminar hall where the crime took place.
The discovery of such incriminating evidence left little room for doubt about Roy’s involvement in the brutal crime.
After the verdict was delivered, Roy told the Court-
“I’m being framed.”
The Court replied-
“We will hear you (Roy) before deciding on the punishment to be imposed on you.”
The hearing on sentencing will take place on Monday, January 20.
Sessions Judge Anirban Das clarified that the minimum possible sentence would be life imprisonment while the maximum sentence would be the death penalty.
According to investigators, Roy acted alone in committing the crime, though the victim’s family and junior doctors’ groups have expressed suspicions of a larger conspiracy. The case has been a grim reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by women in workplaces, particularly in the medical field.
The horrific nature of the crime sent shockwaves across the nation, sparking widespread protests and demands for improved safety measures for healthcare professionals.
BACKGROUND
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which took over the case from the Kolkata Police following the Calcutta High Court’s order, has requested the “maximum punishment” for Sanjay Roy, the sole accused.
The trial concluded on January 9.
The victim’s mother expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation ahead of the verdict, saying,
“What the police had done in five days, the CBI has done in five months.”
She added,
“There will be further investigation, we are not happy with the probe. We know that Sanjoy Roy is the culprit but he alone could not have committed such a crime in a 24×7 hospital. When all involved are punished, we will be satisfied. We did not want a CBI investigation… It was the court that decided that the CBI would probe the case.”
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The R G Kar Rape-Murder Case Overview
The incident occurred on August 9 last year, when the 31-year-old junior doctor was raped and murdered at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Her body was discovered in the seminar room of the hospital.
This shocking crime sparked nationwide outrage and led to protests by junior doctors across West Bengal, who demanded justice and called for improved security in government hospitals. The trial for the case began in November, three months after the incident.
Details About the Sole Accused
Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, was arrested on August 10, the day after the crime.
The CBI, in its 45-page chargesheet submitted to the court, presented 11 pieces of evidence to substantiate Roy’s involvement as the sole accused.
The victim’s father, speaking ahead of the verdict, said,
“Sanjoy (Roy, prime accused) is a criminal. He will be punished, and whatever the court feels, that punishment will be given to him. We have gone to the High Court and Supreme Court for justice.”
The Victim’s Life and Aspirations
The victim had earned her MBBS degree from a Nadia hospital in 2018. Her father shared,
“She secured a good rank in medical and engineering entrance exams, but chose to follow her heart.”
Tragically, her dreams were cut short on August 9, 2022, at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where her promising career came to a horrific end.
Family and acquaintances described her as an exceptionally bright student and an empathetic doctor who was always ready to help others.
“She would always be held up as an example for others to follow,”
-her uncle said.
After completing her graduation, she dedicated two more years to secure admission in a government college to pursue her preferred specialization. Her father recounted,
“She had two options — JNM Kalyani Medical College and RG Kar. We all thought, with RG Kar, she would be in the metro city with better facilities.”
This tragic incident has left a lasting scar, and her family, friends, and the nation await the court’s decision with the hope of justice being served.
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