A Sealdah court will deliver its verdict today afternoon at 2.30PM in the rape and murder of a Post Graduate Trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata in August last year. The verdict will be given by the designated judge of Sealdah court on January 18.
The crime had sparked nationwide protests, leading to a CBI investigation, which resulted in the arrest of former RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh and former SHO Abhijit Mondal for evidence tampering.
Victim's Father Speaks Out
“We hope to get a good judgement after the court looks and considers everything. Reports established that there was presence of multiple DNAs, so how come Sanjay Rai is the lone criminal behind the crime? We think other persons are involved in the case. We have crossed one level of our fight. We have many miles to go. We are looking forward to a higher court for justice,” victim’s father said.
Expert Opinions
“Various experts said that Sanjay cannot be the sole accused in the case,” the victim's father said.
Background of the Case
Civic volunteer Sanjay Roy is the “sole prime accused” in the rape and murder case. Roy was initially arrested by the Kolkata Police, a day after PGT doctor’s body was recovered from a seminar hall of RG Kar hospital premises on August 9, 2024.
Public Outrage & Calls for Justice
The RG Kar rape & murder incident triggered a massive outrage across the country and abroad last year and common people hit the roads and protested on the issue.
CBI Investigation & Arrests
Though CBI arrested former RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh and the former SHO of Tala Police Station Abhijit Mondal on charges of tampering and altering the evidence, both were granted “default bail” later by the court.
Verdict in Another Case
Meanwhile, verdict in another case of rape and murder of a minor was announced on Friday where death sentence was pronounced in the rape and murder of the main accused.
