GG News Bureau
Kolkata, 18th Jan. A local court in Sealdah has convicted Sanjay Roy, a 33-year-old former civic police volunteer, in the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The sentencing is scheduled for Monday, marking a critical step toward justice in a case that shocked the nation last year.
The doctor, on duty on the night of August 8, 2024, was found dead the following morning, sparking widespread outrage and protests across West Bengal.
In a detailed 160-page judgment, Judge Anirban Das convicted Roy under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita addressing rape, murder, and causing death. The court criticized lapses by police and hospital authorities, including the actions of the Head of Department (HoD), MSVP, and Principal, which reportedly created confusion during the investigation.
The victim’s father, visibly emotional in court, expressed gratitude, saying, “You have honoured the faith that I reposed in you.”
Roy, brought to court under heavy security, maintained his innocence, claiming he was being framed and alleging that a certain “IPS” officer was aware of the truth. His statements contradicted his initial confession and findings by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which had taken over the probe amid allegations of evidence tampering by the Kolkata Police.
The conviction has reignited calls for safer working conditions for doctors across India. Many hope this case will serve as a turning point in addressing workplace violence and improving infrastructure to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals.
The court will hear arguments on Roy’s sentencing on Monday.
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