The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed its first chargesheet in the rape and murder case of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, identifying Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, as the sole accused.
The tragic incident, which occurred on August 9, led to widespread outrage and a significant strike by doctors across West Bengal.
The victim’s body was discovered in a seminar room of the hospital’s emergency building, where she had been resting during her night shift. Following the incident, Roy, who was attached to the police outpost at the hospital, was arrested, and the case was subsequently transferred to the CBI for a more thorough investigation.
On Monday, 58 days after the crime, the CBI submitted a 45-page chargesheet to the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court in Sealdah. The document confirmed that Roy was responsible for the rape and murder, but notably didn’t mention gang rape, which had been a topic of speculation regarding possible involvement of others.
CBI sources clarified that the investigation so far indicates only Roy’s direct involvement in the crime.
“Sanjay Roy has been charged with rape and murder. There is no mention of gang rape in the chargesheet. Sanjay Roy is the only accused who committed the crime. However, the probe is still ongoing. He was in an inebriated condition when the crime was committed,” a CBI source stated.
The chargesheet is supported by CCTV footage that shows Roy entering the seminar room around 4 a.m. on August 9 and leaving approximately 30 minutes later. Forensic evidence revealed that blood and tissue samples found under the victim’s nails matched Roy’s DNA.
Additionally, the report detailed 16 external and nine internal injuries on the doctor’s body, further solidifying the evidence against him.
The CBI has charged Roy under specific sections of the Indian Penal Code: Section 64 (rape), Section 66 (causing death or resulting in a persistent vegetative state), and Section 103(1) (murder). According to CBI sources, the punishment for Section 66 can range from rigorous imprisonment of no less than 20 years to life imprisonment or even the death penalty. Similarly, Section 103(1) carries a penalty of death or life imprisonment.
Earlier, on September 14, the CBI also arrested Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R G Kar Medical College, and Abhijit Mondol, the officer in charge of Talal police station. They were implicated in alleged evidence tampering and attempts to conceal the incident, further complicating the case.
The CBI’s ongoing investigation continues to attract significant public attention as it seeks to bring justice for the victim and address the concerns raised by the medical community and society at large.
