Kolkata police has seven days to crack the case of rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, failing which, the investigation will be handed over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced as doctors’ protests gain momentum in her state and other parts of the country following the heinous crime.
“I want the police to arrest the culprits as soon as possible. If by Sunday they are unable to crack the case, then I will hand over the investigation to the CBI… because insiders may be involved,” Banerjee said.
The announcement was made by the CM after meeting the family members of the victim whose semi-naked body with multiple injuries was found in a seminar room of the State-run health facility on Friday morning. She was on night duty and had gone to the hall to rest. Her autopsy confirmed she was raped.
Victim’s family alleged possibility of an outsider
The West Bengal chief minister further said that even the family members of the victim alleged the possibility of an outsider being involved.
On Saturday (August 10), the Kolkata Police arrested a civic police volunteer in connection with the crime. The accused, identified as Sanjoy Roy, was allegedly seen in CCTV footage near the crime scene.
Kolkata doctor rape & murder accused liked watching ‘disturbing, violent’ porn
According to the Kolkata Police, Roy was addicted to watching porn and his mobile phone was filled with obscene videos and clips.
A police officer said that he liked watching ““disturbing and violent” porn, which was “unnatural”.
“The pornography content in his mobile phone was quite disturbing and violent. We wonder about the state of his mind as watching such things is quite unnatural,” PTI quoted the police officer as saying.
Sanjoy Roy married four times, history of physically abusing wives
The police officer further informed that Roy had a history of physically abusing his wives.
As per his neighbours, Roy has married four times. His first wife was from Behala, while the second wife was from Park Circus.
His third marriage to a girl from Barrackpore also did not last long. After which he married a girl from the Alipore area in South Kolkata, one of Roy’s neighbour said.
According to the police officer, Roy’s fourth wife, who was working at a petrol pump in Alipore, had also lodged a complaint of domestic violence, which went on till legal separation was granted.
NCW team in Kolkata
Meanwhile, a two-member team of the National Commission for Women (NCW) led by Delina Khongdup was in Kolkata on Monday. After arriving in the city, it went directly to the Kolkata Police headquarters at Lalbazar to speak to officers investigating the case.
On Tuesday the NCW team visited RG Kar Hospital and later met the victim’s parents at their residence in Panihati.
Doctors’ protest
Medical workers all over India have been on protests seeking justice for the victim and demanding safety in the workplace.
The protests by junior doctors have been endorsed by the Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association of India (FORDA).
Between Friday and Sunday, protesting junior doctors in Kolkata had been attending to emergency duties but on Monday, they ceased all responsibilities.
The doctors’ protests continue despite Banerjee’s promise of a transparent investigation.
The protesters criticised the delay, demanding a judicial inquiry, capital punishment for the culprits, and adequate compensation for the victim’s family.
“We are dissatisfied with the current police investigation and will continue our protest till justice is served and the state ensures foolproof security for all doctors and healthcare workers,” a protesting junior doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital said.
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