Sanjay Roy, the main suspect in the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, has a history of troubled relationships, having been married four times. According to his neighbors, three of his previous wives left him due to his abusive behavior. His fourth wife passed away from cancer last year. Neighbors reported that Roy frequently came home late at night in a drunken state.
RG Kar Incident Case
Main suspect Sanjay Roy has been sent to 14 days police remand for the alleged rape & murder of an on-duty doctor at #Kolkata’s #RGKar Medical College & Hospital.#WestBengal pic.twitter.com/tc4GKhDVgp
— Dipankar Kumar Das (@titu_dipankar) August 10, 2024
Family’s Defense and Allegations of Police Coercion
Roy’s mother, Malati Roy, has denied the allegations against her son. She claims that Roy confessed to the crime only under police pressure, asserting his innocence.
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Crime Details and Autopsy Report
Roy, who works as a civic volunteer, was arrested on Saturday in connection with the rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Government Hospital in north Kolkata. The victim’s body was discovered in a seminar hall of the hospital. The autopsy report detailed extensive injuries, including bleeding from her eyes, mouth, and private parts, as well as injuries to various other body parts.
Legal Proceedings and Public Outrage
Roy faces charges under sections 64 (rape) and 103 (murder) of BNS and has been remanded to police custody until August 23. The case has provoked significant protests from doctors, nursing staff, and medical students across the city. Demonstrations have been held at RG Kar Medical College, National Medical College, and Medical College, Kolkata, as well as at district hospitals like Bardhaman Medical College and Bankura Sammilani Medical College. Protesters are calling for severe punishment for Roy and better security measures for women in hospitals.
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