Sanjay Roy, the primary accused in the rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, made his first court appearance Tuesday, maintaining his innocence despite substantial evidence presented by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Here’s what Sanjay Roy, key accused in RG Kar Horror said:
“I am innocent and I do not know anything regarding the case,” the accused, Sanjay Roy stated before the court, contradicting his initial confession made following his August 10 arrest. The 33-year-old former Kolkata Police contractual staff member had previously recanted his confession during a polygraph test.
The case centres on the tragic events of August 9, when a trainee doctor was attacked while resting in the hospital’s seminar room. The CBI’s comprehensive charge sheet, filed before a special court in Kolkata, presents 11 key pieces of evidence pointing to Roy’s involvement, ruling out earlier speculation of gang rape.
Forensic found Sanjay Roy’s hair sample from Crime Scene
Critical forensic evidence includes matching hair samples from the crime scene to Roy, and the pairing of a Bluetooth earphone found at the location with Roy’s mobile phone. Cell phone records place him at the hospital during the crucial hours between August 8 and 9. The investigation also revealed physical evidence, with Roy’s body showing “blunt force injuries consistent with the marks of resistance/struggle by the victim,” according to the CBI report.
The investigation’s transfer from Kolkata Police to the CBI came through a Calcutta High Court order on August 13, following concerns about potential interference.
The CBI notably highlighted that the crime scene had been compromised before their involvement, suggesting possible connections between Roy and senior Kolkata Police officials.
Is Sanjay the only suspect in the Kolkata Rape-Murder case?
The case has drawn significant attention to security measures in medical institutions and the handling of sensitive investigations by local law enforcement. The CBI’s charge sheet emphasizes that “several facts, circumstances, oral and documentary evidence and forensic/scientific reports” support their conclusion that Roy acted alone in committing the crime within the medical facility’s seminar hall.
The case continues to develop as it moves through the judicial system, with Roy’s latest claims of innocence contrasting sharply with the mounting evidence against him.
