CBI Faces Delay in Polygraph Test for Kolkata Rape-Murder Accused, No Lawyer Ready To Represent Him

Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has encountered a delay in conducting a polygraph test on Sanjoy Roy, a 33-year-old civic volunteer accused of raping and murdering a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Although a district court in Sealdah granted initial permission for the polygraph test, the process was postponed on Tuesday due to the lack of legal representation for Roy.As per reports, no lawyer was initially willing to represent him, causing a delay in briefing him about the test's physical and psychological aspects. A legal aid counsel has been assigned to inform Roy about the physical and psychological aspects of the test. The CBI can proceed with the polygraph test once Roy provides his consent.A polygraph test, or lie detector test, is a scientific method that measures physiological responses—such as heartbeat, breathing changes, sweating, and blood pressure—to questions asked.The case has ignited widespread protests and intense political debate across the country. The CBI, which took over the investigation from the Kolkata Police on August 14 following the Calcutta High Court's order, is also considering enhanced security measures for Roy due to public anger.The incident has brought scrutiny to the hospital's operations, leading to the resignation of its principal, Sandip Ghosh, two days after the doctor's body was discovered on August 9. The CBI is now considering conducting a polygraph test on Ghosh as well, following discrepancies in his responses during questioning.Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has requested a status report from the CBI on August 22. The case has escalated into a major political issue, with the BJP demanding the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of destroying evidence to protect those involved.

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CBI Faces Delay in Polygraph Test for Kolkata Rape-Murder Accused, No Lawyer Ready To Represent Him

The CBI is facing a delay in polygraph testing of the Kolkata rape-murder accused Sanjoy Roy as no lawyer is willing to represent him.

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