Kolkata Doctor Murder and Rape case: CBI Demands Death Penalty for Convict
Kolkata Doctor Murder: Life Imprisonment for Convict Sanjay Roy
Kolkata: In a significant verdict, a special CBI court in Kolkata on Monday sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old resident doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The gruesome incident, which occurred on August 9th last year, had sparked widespread outrage and protests across the state.
Roy, who was found guilty on Saturday by Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das, was convicted under Sections 64, 66, and 103(1) of the Indian Penal Code. While the charges carry a maximum penalty of death, the court opted for life imprisonment.
The sentencing took place amid tight security at the Sealdah court, with a heavy police presence deployed to maintain order. Roy was brought to the court from jail under strict escort.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who had earlier demanded the death penalty for the accused, stated, “I had earlier demanded the death penalty, but it depends on the judge and how the case has been framed.”
The victim’s family and the medical fraternity have expressed their reactions to the verdict, with many expressing disappointment over the court’s decision not to impose the death penalty.
The case had sent shockwaves across the state and the nation, highlighting the safety and security concerns of healthcare professionals within their workplaces.
R G Kar Medical College Case Live Update
Kolkata: In a significant development, a special court in Kolkata on Saturday convicted Sanjay Roy, the sole accused in the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last August. The incident had sparked widespread outrage and triggered prolonged protests by doctors and medical professionals across the nation.
The judgment was delivered by Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das, who found Roy guilty under sections 64, 66, and 103(1) of the Indian Penal Code. The sentencing will be pronounced on Monday.
Roy, a civic volunteer, maintained his innocence throughout the trial, claiming he was “falsely implicated.” He even alleged the involvement of an IPS officer in the case. However, the court, after a 57-day trial and considering the testimonies of over 50 witnesses, including the victim’s parents, investigating officers from both the CBI and Kolkata Police, forensic experts, and the victim’s colleagues, found him guilty.
The case, which had been handed over to the CBI, saw the arrest of three individuals. Besides Roy, former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh and former Tala Police Station SHO Abhijit Mondal were also arrested on charges of tampering with evidence. However, both were later granted default bail by the same court due to the CBI’s failure to file a supplementary chargesheet within the stipulated timeframe.
The trial, which was held in a closed courtroom and recorded in its entirety, began on November 11 after charges were framed against Roy on November 4.
The conviction of Sanjay Roy brings a measure of closure to the tragic incident that shook the medical community and the nation. However, the case has also raised serious questions about the safety and security of healthcare professionals within their workplaces.
