In a tragic turn of events, Sanjay Roy has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his heinous crime at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Along with the sentence, he has been fined 50,000 rupees. In the courtroom, Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das declared that the case did not meet the criterion of 'rarest of rare,' hence not warranting the death penalty.
Judge Anirban Das expressed, "The CBI pressed for capital punishment. Defense appealed for a lesser sentence, stating the crime is not in the rarest category." He further explained, "The victim's demise occurred at her workplace; thus, her family deserves compensation, which falls under the state's responsibility."
After pronouncing life imprisonment for Sanjay Roy, the court ordered the state government to provide 17 lakh rupees as compensation to the victim's family. However, the victim's parents declined any compensation. Sanjay Roy has been found guilty under sections 64, 66, and 103 (1) of the IPC, allowing for maximum penalties including the death sentence, yet the judge opted for life imprisonment.
Before the sentencing, the judge reminded Sanjay Roy, "Your guilt regarding charges like rape and murder has been established." To which Roy replied, "I am an innocent man trapped intentionally. I always wear a rudraksha mala, which would have broken at the crime scene if I were guilty. I wasn't allowed to present my defense; my signatures were forced on various documents."
Sanjay Roy asserts: I didn't commit the crime, yet I'm convicted
Sanjay Roy asserted, "When the CBI took over, a medical examination at the railway hospital didn't reveal anything." When asked about his family, he mentioned his mother but said no one came to see him post-arrest. He lived in the police camp before this ordeal and continued to claim his innocence while being convicted.
The CBI's counsel argued, "This case indeed categorizes as a rarest case. To maintain public faith in the system, maximum punishment is necessary for Sanjay Roy." Roy's legal team refuted, advocating for evidence by the prosecution to demonstrate that rehabilitation isn't an option for the convict.
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The victim's parents had fervently sought a death penalty
Representing the victim's family, their lawyer demanded the harshest punishment, pointing out Sanjay Roy's dereliction as a civic volunteer responsible for hospital security, who instead betrayed his duty with a monstrous crime. The CBI's charge sheet incriminated Sanjay Roy as the sole perpetrator, contrary to initial gang rape theories.
Charge sheet findings state that Sanjay Roy acted alone, with his DNA matching samples taken from the victim. A CFSL report validated this, linking forensic and circumstantial evidence directly to Roy. A crucial hair sample collected from the crime scene on August 9, 2024, underwent forensic examination.
Key elements in unraveling the Kolkata case
Forensic analysis identified the hair as Sanjay Roy's, corroborated by the testimony of approximately 100 witnesses, 12 polygraph tests, and digital evidence, forming the basis of the charge sheet. The CBI confirmed a solitary rape rather than a gang crime. Essential factors in solving the case included:
Firstly, CCTV footage from outside the hospital's seminar room captured Roy entering at 4 am and leaving shortly, with no other entries or exits recorded. Secondly, his mobile earphones found in the hall were automatically paired back to his Bluetooth device.
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Roy's unspeakable act within the medical college seminar hall
The forensic report became a turning point, matching Roy's DNA to blood found under the trainee doctor's nails. DNA samples from semen also confirmed Roy’s involvement. According to the charge sheet, on the ill-fated night, intoxicated Roy reached the hospital's third floor around 4 am.
Unaware of the sleeping trainee junior doctor, Roy encountered her there. He attempted to molest her. Despite her resistance, he strangled her, rendering her unconscious during the assault. The victim's body bore 16 external and 9 internal injuries. In her defense, she inflicted wounds on Roy.
