Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder: Row Erupts over ‘Renovation Work’ Near Crime Scene at RG Kar

Kolkata: As investigation continues in rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a government hospital in Kolkata, it has come to light that renovation work was being carried out near crime scene at hospital. 

A political controversy erupted soon after matter came to light with BJP IT cell he Amit Malviya alleging that it was an attempt to destroy evidence against accused which could have led CBI investigating team to 'murderers'.

For unversed, a semi-naked body of doctor was recovered at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. postgruate medical student was found de at seminar hall hospital. 

No woman is safe in Bengal: BJP's  Amit Malviya

Taking to X, Amit Malviya wrote, "While West Bengal is seething with anger, given Mamata Banerjee's apathy and Kolkata Police’s botched cover-up attempt, RG Kar Medical College authorities break down room walls, inside Chest Medicine Dept, where on-duty junior doctor was subjected to brutal rape and murder, destroying what could be crucial circumstantial evidence, which could have led CBI investigating team to murderers(sic)."

Malviya claimed that washroom reserved for women was being damaged, in guise of renovation, Along with area marked as Resident Doctor's Area.

He claimed that renovation was being done inside Chest Medicine Dept. "Area marked as Resident Doctor's Area and Toilet (Female) inside Chest Medicine Dept also being broken down in name of renovation (sic)."

He accused West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee of conniving with ors in eliminating evidence. He alleged that accused is linked to influential TMC leers. 

"This leaves no one in doubt that Mamata Banerjee was all along eliminating evidences and covering crime trail to protect those involved in heinous crime, who, it is speculated, happen to be family members of influential TMC leers. Repeat: No woman is safe in Bengal," he ded.

FORDA Ends Strike

horrific incident triggered a massive protests across nation with doctor's body calling a nationwide strike on Tuesday. Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) ended strike following night talks with Union health minister JP Nda over safe working conditions for doctors in country.

CBI Takes Over Case

Meanwhile, police on Saturday arrested a civic volunteer, identified as Sanjoy Roy, in connection with crime. Amid a  massive uproar over rape and murder, case was transferred to CBI. A CBI team arrived in Kolkata on Wednesday. accused was taken to CBI office for questioning.

How Police Identified Rape-Murder Accused

arrested accused in Kolkata trainee doctor rape and murder case h left behind a torn part of Bluetooth earphone at crime scene, leing to his arrest, according to media reports.

For unversed, a semi-naked body of a woman trainee doctor was recovered at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. postgruate medical student was found de at seminar hall hospital.

recovery of his gget turned out to be main evidence against him. ditionally, a CCTV footage also located him at crime scene at likely time of occurrence. According to sources, accused was seen entering hospital at around 4am. He was also spotted interrogating police in CCTV footage.

Media reports stated that accused was seen wearing earphones while entering hospital. However, CCTV footage revealed that it was missing when he came out of hospital, proving a crucial le in case.

Reports suggested that investigating officers recovered torn part of earphone which was found at crime scene and were able to establish its connection with suspect, helping m crack case.

Roy has been charged under Sections 64 (rape) and 103 (murder) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). accused appeared before Sealdah Court, which has remanded him to police custody until August 23.