Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: The Sealdah Court has convicted Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital. Justice Anirban Das delivered the verdict at 2:30 PM on January 18, 2025, concluding a trial that lasted 162 days. The horrific incident occurred on August 9, 2024. The CBI has demanded the death penalty for Roy. The victim’s grieving parents were present at the court as the judgment was announced. The court will pronounce the sentence on Monday, January 20, 2025, bringing a critical moment in the pursuit of justice for this brutal crime.
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I was implicated in a false case- Sanjoy Roy
According to a report by news agency ANI, the accused Sanjay told the judge, “I have been implicated in a false case. I have not done this. Those who have done this are being let off. This includes an IPS officer.” On the morning of 9 August 2024, the body of a trainee female doctor was found in the Government Medical College RG Kar in North Kolkata, which had several injury marks on it.
Charges Against the Accused
The court stated that the accused, Sanjay Roy, was charged under BNS Sections 64, 66, and 103/1. The allegations against him include entering the seminar room of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where he raped and assaulted a female doctor who was resting there before killing her. The trial of Sanjay Roy concluded on January 9, during which testimonies from 50 witnesses were recorded.
Accused of Rape and Strangulation
The postmortem report revealed that the victim was first raped and then strangled to death. To ensure her death, the accused strangled her twice. Initially, RG Kar Medical College claimed the incident was a suicide. However, as investigations unfolded, the shocking truth behind the case came to light, sending shockwaves across the nation.
How Sanjay Roy Came Under the CBI’s Clutches
- Timeline of the Crime: On the night of August 8-9, 2024, at around 4:03 AM, Sanjay Roy entered the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and left at 4:32 AM. In just 29 minutes, he committed the brutal rape and murder of a medical student.
- Evidence Linking Roy to the Crime:
- CCTV footage confirmed Roy’s presence in the seminar hall.
- His mobile phone location placed him at the crime scene.
- A Bluetooth device found at the spot matched the MAC ID of Roy’s mobile, confirming it belonged to him. The Bluetooth also auto-connected to his phone.
- Saliva matching Roy’s DNA was recovered from the victim’s body.
- The victim’s blood was found on Roy’s jeans and shoes.
- DNA samples collected at the scene matched Roy’s profile.
- Five blunt force injury marks on Roy’s body were consistent with a struggle during the victim’s rescue attempt.
- Forensic Investigations: Advanced techniques such as footprint mapping and 3D mapping proved that no one else was present at the crime scene that night.
- Medical Examination: Tests disproved Roy’s claim of being sexually impotent.
Legal Proceedings and Investigation
- The Kolkata Police arrested Roy on August 10, 2024, a day after the victim’s body was recovered from the seminar hall. However, following an order by the Calcutta High Court, the investigation was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
- The trial began on November 12, 2024, in a closed courtroom. Over 57 days, statements from 128 witnesses and testimonies from 50 witnesses were examined.
Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Nationwide Outrage, Protests and Demands for Justice
The case sparked nationwide outrage, leading to prolonged protests by junior doctors in Kolkata who demanded justice for the victim and improved security measures in government hospitals. These demonstrations disrupted health services across the state for over two months and highlighted the urgent need for systemic reforms to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals. Meanwhile, the victim’s parents filed an application in court seeking further investigation, alleging the involvement of other individuals in the crime. The Sealdah Court’s verdict has brought a sense of hope for justice, but the demand for accountability and systemic change continues.
Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Timeline
- August 9: The body of an on-duty trainee doctor was found at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.
- August 10: Kolkata Police arrested civic volunteer Sanjay Roy.
- August 12: The acting principal of the medical college, Sandip Ghosh, resigned from his position.
- August 13: The Kolkata High Court transferred the investigation from Kolkata Police to the CBI.
- August 15: A crowd vandalized and stormed into R.G. Kar Medical College.
- August 18: The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance and scheduled the case hearing for August 20.
- August 20: The Supreme Court demanded status reports from the Mamata Government and Kolkata Police.
- August 21: The central government handed over the responsibility of securing R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital to CISF.
- August 24: The main accused, Sanjay Roy, along with six others, underwent a lie-detector test.
- August 25: The CBI raided the premises of former principal Sandip Ghosh and 14 other suspects.
- September 14-15: The CBI arrested the former principal and an officer of Kolkata Police.
- September 21: Doctors ended their hunger strike after 42 days following a meeting with the Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee.
- October 5: Six junior doctors in Kolkata began a major hunger strike.
- October 21: The junior doctors ended their hunger strike after meeting with the Chief Minister.
- December 13: Former principal Sandip Ghosh and the Kolkata Police officer were granted bail.
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