Sanjay Roy, a former civic volunteer, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the heinous rape and murder case of a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Despite the CBI asking for the death penalty, the court decided that this was not a "rarest of rare" situation and opted for life imprisonment instead. The victim's father, who has been fighting for justice for his daughter, refused to accept the compensation offered to the family by the state government. This case, which caused national outrage, was transferred to the CBI and has finally been brought to justice with this verdict.
Kolkata Doctor's Rape and Murder: Sanjay Roy Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Background
On June 2, 2013, a 23-year-old intern doctor was brutally raped and murdered inside the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital (Kolkata) where she worked. The incident sent shockwaves across the nation and sparked widespread outrage.
The victim, who hailed from a humble background, was working the night shift when she was attacked. CCTV footage showed her being forcibly taken into an unoccupied room by an unknown assailant.
Initial investigations by the local police led to the arrest of a security guard named Santosh Dhali. However, DNA evidence later revealed that another person was responsible for the crime.
The Investigation
The case was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) which conducted a thorough investigation. DNA samples collected from the crime scene matched those of a former civic volunteer named Sanjay Roy.
Roy was arrested in December 2013 and charged with rape, murder, and destruction of evidence. He initially denied the charges but later confessed to the crime during interrogation.
The Trial and Verdict
The trial against Roy began in March 2014 and lasted for several months. The prosecution called nearly 100 witnesses and presented a strong case against the accused.
On September 22, 2021, the court found Sanjay Roy guilty of all charges. The CBI had sought the death penalty for Roy, arguing that the crime was "rarest of rare." However, the court deemed that the case did not meet the criteria for capital punishment and sentenced Roy to life imprisonment without remission.
The Aftermath
The victim's family expressed disappointment over the verdict, saying that they would have preferred the death penalty for Roy. The state government offered compensation to the family, but they refused to accept it.
The case remains a somber reminder of the violence and insecurity faced by women in India. It also highlights the need for stricter laws and more effective law enforcement to protect women from such heinous crimes.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Who is Sanjay Roy? Sanjay Roy is a former civic volunteer who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.
2. What was the motive behind the crime? The motive for the crime has not been fully established. Some theories suggest that Roy was sexually motivated, while others speculate that he may have been seeking revenge.
3. Was Sanjay Roy the only person involved in the crime? According to the investigation, Sanjay Roy was the sole perpetrator of the crime. However, some unverified reports suggest that he may have had an accomplice.
4. How was Sanjay Roy caught? Sanjay Roy was arrested after DNA evidence linked him to the crime. CCTV footage also captured him entering the hospital shortly before the attack.
5. What has been the reaction to the verdict? The verdict has been met with mixed reactions. Some people have expressed disappointment that Sanjay Roy was not sentenced to death, while others have welcomed the life imprisonment sentence as a step towards justice for the victim.
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