Kolkata sexual assault accused convicted; Doctor's father breaks down in court

Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, was arrested a day after the gruesome incident on August 9, and charged with rape and murder.

By  Jasleen Kaur Gulati January 18th 2025 02:40 PM -- Updated: January 18th 2025 03:44 PM

PTC News Desk: A CBI court on Saturday has found Sanjay Roy, prime accused guilty of raping and murder of trainee doctor at RG Kar medical college and hospital. The court will pronounce detailed verdict on Monday.  As the decision was announced, the victim's father broke down in the court.

Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, was arrested a day after the gruesome incident on August 9, and charged with rape and murder. 


“You must be punished," the judge said as the court will announce the quantum of punishment on Monday. The court relied on forensic reports which pointed to the involvement of Sanjay Roy, placing his DNA at the scene and on the person of the deceased doctor, the judgement noted.


The gruesome crime had sent shockwaves across the nation triggering a nationwide protest and outrage amongst the medical fraternity. 


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