'Whatever Action Govt Takes is Justified': Kolkata Rape-murder Accused Sanjay Roy's Sister

Kolkata: Despite several accusations against Sanjay Roy, the prime suspect in the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, his sister insisted that he was normal in his younger years and couldn't have committed such an act. "I haven't seen him in a long time, so I don't understand how he could have committed such a crime. He was very normal in his younger years; he couldn't do something like this. I never saw him fighting. If he has done this, then whatever action the government takes is justified," she told Republic.

‘My Son Being Framed’

Earlier today, Roy's mother refuted the charges against her son, claiming he was "framed" and suggesting that “many people” were involved in the crime. She stated, "Those who are responsible will eventually be punished," in an interview with a leading portal.  Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer known for his frequent visits to the state-run hospital, is currently the sole individual arrested in connection with the heinous crime, he has admitted to committing.

Allegations and Arrest

Reports have surfaced that Roy was frequently spotted riding a bike with a Kolkata Police (KP) sticker, wearing a 'KP' t-shirt, and staying at the police barracks. Moreover, it has been alleged that he operated within the hospital, accepting bribes from patients' relatives to secure beds, arrange tests, and provide other services.

Polygraph Test Approved

A special court in Kolkata has permitted a polygraph test to be conducted on Roy. The court has also approved lie-detection tests for Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the medical college, and four other doctors who were on duty at the hospital on the night of August 8-9.

Evidence and Background

CCTV footage and a Bluetooth device found near the medic's body led to Roy's arrest. He was seen entering the seminar hall where the body was discovered. Roy, 33, joined the Kolkata Police as a civic volunteer in 2019 and is alleged to have been married at least four times, with a reputation as a "womaniser." A trained boxer, he developed close connections with senior police officers, which led to his transfer to the Kolkata Police Welfare Board and assignment at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Expert Tests and CBI Involvement

The Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Delhi will conduct the tests on Roy. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is also awaiting Roy's DNA and psychoanalysis reports to guide its investigation.

Cover-Up Allegations and Protests

The CBI informed the Supreme Court that there was an attempt to cover up the rape and murder of the post-graduate medic, with the crime scene being altered by the time the federal agency took over the investigation. The rape and killing of the junior doctor in the seminar hall have led to widespread protests. The medic’s body, marked by severe injuries, was discovered in the seminar hall of the hospital's chest department on the morning of August 9, with Roy being arrested the following day.