Kolkata doctor rape murder: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made significant progress in the investigation of the murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, revealing that she was not gang-raped as initially feared, the India Today reported.
The organisation quoted sources who said the investigation points to Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer attached to the Kolkata Police, as the sole perpetrator of the crime.
The forensic report, which forms a critical part of the investigation, indicates that the doctor was raped and killed by Roy, with DNA analysis confirming the involvement of only one person. This finding contrasts sharply with earlier theories and allegations that suggested the possibility of a gang-rape, which had fuelled a wave of outrage and mass protests across the nation.
Sanjoy Roy, who was arrested on August 10, just a day after the half-naked body of the doctor was discovered in the hospital’s seminar hall, is now the prime suspect in the case. The CBI’s probe was bolstered by CCTV footage showing Roy entering the building where the victim was later found. The investigation gained further traction when Roy’s Bluetooth headset was discovered at the crime scene, providing a direct link to him.
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Despite these findings, the CBI has not yet concluded its investigation into the potential involvement of others in the crime. The agency plans to submit the forensic report to independent experts for further analysis before making a final determination.
Earlier in the investigation, allegations of gang-rape emerged when Dr. Subarna Goswami claimed that “151 mg of liquid” was found in the vaginal swab test, suggesting the involvement of multiple assailants. Dr. Goswami argued that the nature of the injuries inflicted on the victim could not have been the work of a single person. The victim’s parents echoed these concerns, presenting their case before the Calcutta High Court and citing the presence of a “significant amount of semen” as evidence of gang rape.
However, these allegations were strongly refuted by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra. Referring to the autopsy report, Moitra clarified that the 150 grams mentioned in the report referred to the weight of the inner and outer genitalia, not to the volume of any fluids, as had been speculated.
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She emphasized that the report did not support the theory of multiple assailants, tweeting, “RG Kar autopsy in the presence of a judicial magistrate and 3 doctors: Shows no fracture to the pelvic girdle or other bones. 150 gm refers to weight of inner and outer genitalia and not to imaginary amount of fluid. Does not suggest multiple assailants.”
As the CBI continues its investigation, the focus remains on ensuring that all aspects of the case are thoroughly examined, with justice for the victim being the ultimate goal. The investigation, which has already sparked widespread public outcry and debate, is likely to see further developments as experts weigh in on the forensic findings.