Kolkata rape and murder case: Prime suspect Sanjoy Roy takes U-turn before polygraph test, claims he has been framed
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Sanjoy Roy has been changing his statements after confessing to the crime earlier. During the interrogation by CBI, the accused claimed that he did not go to the seminar room on the day of the incident.
On 25th August, Sanjay Roy, the prime suspect in the Kolkata rape and murder case, took a U-turn, claiming he was innocent. Roy is the prime accused in the rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The horrific incident has sparked nationwide protests as doctors and the general public demand a safer environment for doctors and women in the country.
Roy initially confessed to the crime after his arrest. However, hours before a scheduled polygraph test, he reversed his stance, claiming innocence in the case. Roy has asserted that he was framed in the case. He is currently held in solitary confinement under tight security with CCTV surveillance
As per reports, he has been changing his statements after confessing to the crime earlier. During the interrogation by CBI, the accused claimed that he did not go to the seminar room on the day of the incident. Then he said that he didn’t see anyone in the seminar room. But when asked how his Bluetooth headsets were found at the crime scene, he had no answer. He also could not explain the multiple scratch marks on his body.
During the investigation, authorities discovered that he had a habit of watching pornography. Hindustan quoted an unnamed CBI official who stated that Roy had confessed to the crime and provided a detailed account of the incident without showing any remorse.
Apart from Roy, polygraph tests are to be conducted on six other individuals, including Dr Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of the medical college. So far, 15 people have been questioned by the CBI in connection with the case, including ten police officials.
Medical Student in Kolkata The brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate medical trainee
A Call for Justice: Outrage Erupts After Rape and Murder of Medical Student in Kolkata
The brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate medical trainee at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has sent shockwaves across India. The incident, which occurred on August 9, 2024, has sparked widespread protests by doctors demanding justice for the victim and improved safety measures for healthcare professionals.
Details of the Crime
According to Opindia, the victim was found dead in a seminar hall of the hospital. Initial reports from the hospital were misleading, suggesting the victim died by suicide. However, upon reaching the hospital, the family discovered the horrific truth.
The Kolkata Police have arrested a civic volunteer in connection with the case. The arrest was based on circumstantial evidence, including pornographic videos found on the accused’s phone and his suspicious entry and exit from the hospital on the day of the incident.
Nationwide Protests by Doctors
The heinous crime has ignited a wave of protests by doctors across the country. Thousands of doctors have halted services in hospitals, demanding justice for their colleagues and stricter measures to ensure the safety of medical personnel. Al Jazeera reports that protests have spread to major cities like Mumbai, disrupting hospital services across the nation.
A Cry for Change
This horrific incident has exposed the vulnerability of women, particularly those working in healthcare professions. The victim’s case is a stark reminder of the urgent need for improved security measures in hospitals and stricter laws to punish perpetrators of such heinous crimes.
The medical community’s united stand against violence is a powerful message. It is crucial for the government to listen to their demands and take immediate action to address the safety concerns of healthcare workers.
Seeking Justice for the Victim
The victim’s family and the medical community have demanded a swift and thorough investigation into the case. The West Bengal government has ordered a CBI inquiry, and the Chief Minister has vowed to seek the death penalty for the accused.
The nation stands united in demanding justice for the victim and ensuring that such crimes do not go unpunished.
