Kolkata: On August 25, Sanjay Roy, the prime suspect in the brutal rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, retracted his earlier confession, now claiming he is innocent. This shocking reversal comes just hours before Roy was scheduled to undergo a polygraph test. The case has sparked nationwide protests, with doctors and citizens demanding increased safety measures for healthcare workers and women.
Initially, Roy had confessed to the crime following his arrest. However, he later claimed he was being framed, denying his involvement in the incident. Despite his initial admission, Roy's recent statements during interrogation have been inconsistent. He first denied being present at the seminar room where the crime occurred and later claimed he saw no one there. When confronted with evidence, such as his Bluetooth headsets found at the crime scene and multiple scratch marks on his body, Roy could not provide satisfactory explanations.
Investigators also uncovered that Roy had a history of watching pornography, which further complicated his defense. According to reports from Hindustan, an unnamed CBI official revealed that Roy had initially confessed to the crime in detail, showing no remorse at the time.
The investigation continues as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) plans to conduct polygraph tests on six other individuals, including Dr. Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of the medical college. To date, 15 people, including ten police officials, have been questioned in connection with the case.
The case, which began on August 9 when the victim's body was discovered in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College, has drawn widespread outrage. The 31-year-old trainee doctor's body bore 16 external and nine internal injuries, with evidence indicating a brutal assault. The incident has led to public outcry and protests across the country, with widespread criticism directed at the hospital administration, local police, and the West Bengal government, particularly for the handling of the case and the controversial transfer of the hospital's former principal, Sandip Ghosh. The Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court have both issued harsh critiques regarding the developments in the case.
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