A brutal crime in Kolkata has shocked the nation, leading to massive protests and intense scrutiny. Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer at RG Kar Medical College, was arrested for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor. The investigation revealed his disturbing movements on the night of the cr
The horrific case of rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor in Kolkata has shocked the nation, leading to widespread protests and intense scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding the crime. The accused, Sanjay Roy, who was a civic volunteer at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, was arrested based on CCTV footage that showed his movements before and after the crime. The investigation has also uncovered significant details about Roy’s actions on the night of the crime, as well as potential financial irregularities at the hospital, prompting the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) by the West Bengal government.
Timeline and Details of the Crime:
- On August 8, the accused, Sanjay Roy, visited the red light area Sonagachi in Kolkata, where he consumed alcohol and went to two separate brothels.
- Following his visit to the brothels, Roy went to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital after midnight.
- CCTV footage captured Roy entering and leaving the seminar hall, where the junior doctor had gone to sleep. This footage was crucial in leading to his arrest.
Arrest and Investigation:
- Sanjay Roy was arrested based on the CCTV evidence that clearly showed him at the crime scene.
- The case has led to widespread protests across the country, particularly intense in Kolkata.
- Protesters, including hundreds of IT professionals in Sector V, Salt Lake, were seen chanting, “Justice for RG Kar” and “Justice for our sister.”
Special Investigation Team (SIT):
- The West Bengal government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital during the tenure of its former principal, Sandip Ghosh.
- The four-member state SIT interviewed Dr. Akhtar Ali, the former deputy superintendent of RG Kar Medical College and the whistleblower who first reported the financial irregularities involving Sandip Ghosh.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Involvement:
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which has taken over the murder case, questioned Anup Dutta, an assistant sub-inspector and member of the city police welfare board.
- Dutta’s close relationship with Sanjay Roy is under scrutiny, as it might have facilitated Roy’s free access to police barracks and RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
- The CBI has obtained several photographs showing Dutta and Roy together, prompting further investigation into Dutta’s connections with the accused.
- When reporters tried to question Dutta about his relationship with the accused, he was seen “sprinting towards the CBI office to avoid reporters.”
Public Response:
- The case has triggered significant public outrage and demonstrations, with the protests focusing on the demand for “justice” for the victim and accountability for the institutions involved.
- The investigation into financial misconduct at RG Kar Medical College adds another layer to the scandal, raising concerns about the management of the institution.
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