The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered harrowing details in the case of the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Sanjay Roy, the accused, has been described as a “sexual pervert” by sources within the CBI, based on his behavior during questioning and psychometric tests.
Roy, a 33-year-old civic volunteer, allegedly confessed to the crime with chilling indifference, narrating the sequence of events without a trace of emotion. The psychometric tests, which are designed to assess cognitive functions and personality traits, suggested that Roy harbored “animal-like instincts,” according to experts involved in the investigation.
The victim, a 31-year-old trainee doctor, was found dead on August 9 in a seminar hall on the fourth floor of the hospital. The post-mortem report revealed that she had been manually strangled and smothered, with evidence of forceful sexual assault. The report also noted abrasions on various parts of her body, indicating a violent struggle.
The case has sparked widespread outrage across the country, leading to protests from the medical fraternity and civil society. The CBI took over the investigation following a Calcutta High Court order on August 13, amid growing public anger and scrutiny of the hospital’s security protocols.
Questions have arisen regarding how Roy, a mere civic volunteer, gained such easy access to the hospital premises and how he was able to impersonate a police officer. It has been reported that Roy had pornographic material on his phone and had visited two brothels just hours before committing the crime.
Roy was initially apprehended by the Kolkata Police on August 10. However, the investigation has faced delays as no lawyer was willing to represent him for a polygraph test, which the CBI sought to conduct to further probe his involvement. A legal aid counsel has now been assigned to advise Roy on the test, and the CBI is considering moving the Calcutta High Court for permission to conduct the hearing virtually, due to concerns over public safety.
The Supreme Court has taken note of the case and requested a status report from the CBI by August 22. The incident has also led to the removal of the hospital’s principal and has placed the functioning of RG Kar Medical College under intense scrutiny.
