A Sealdah court in Kolkata will announce its judgment today (Jan 18) in the shocking rape and murder case of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in August last year. The CBI, after taking over from Kolkata Police, has sought maximum punishment for Sanjay Roy, the sole accused. The victim’s family, however, remains dissatisfied with the investigation, questioning if others were also involved in the crime that sparked nationwide outrage.
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WEST BENGAL: Today, a Sealdah court in Kolkata will deliver its judgment in the case of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August last year.
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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