11 Shocking Revelations About the RG Kar Doctor Rape and Murder Case

1. Who is the prime accused in the RG Kar doctor rape and murder case?

The prime accused in the RG Kar doctor rape and murder case is Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with the local police.

2. When did the alleged crime take place?

The alleged crime took place on August 9, 2024, when the victim, a trainee doctor, went to sleep in the hospitals seminar room during a break.

3. What was the nature of the crime as per the CBI chargesheet?

According to the CBI chargesheet, Sanjay Roy allegedly committed the crime of rape and murder. The agency did not mention the charge of gang-rape, indicating that Roy alone committed the crime.

4. How was Sanjay Roy arrested?

Sanjay Roy was arrested by Kolkata Police on August 10, 2024, based on CCTV footage which showed him entering the seminar room in the early hours of August 9.

5. Who else has been arrested in connection with the case?

Besides Sanjay Roy, Tala police station officer in-charge Abhijit Mondal and former principal of the medical college Sandip Ghosh have also been arrested in the case. Ghosh is also facing another CBI case pertaining to alleged corruption.

6. What sections of the law have been invoked against Sanjay Roy?

Sanjay Roy has been charged under BNS Sections 64(1) (punishment for rape), 66 (causing injury leading to death or vegetative state), and 103(1) (punishment for murder) - the latter two being punishable by death.

7. How many witnesses have been cited in the CBI chargesheet?

A total of 128 witnesses have been cited in the CBI chargesheet, with 51 directly related to the rape-murder and the rest related to charges of evidence-tampering and conspiracy.

8. What is the current status of Sanjay Roy?

Sanjay Roy is currently in solitary confinement at Presidency Correctional Home in Kolkata and is expected to appear in court on October 18, 2024.

9. What is the reaction from the medical community?

The junior doctors' killing sparked a protest by resident doctors across the country, demanding better security for them. The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has announced a nationwide hunger strike from Wednesday, two months from the day the alleged rape-murder occurred.

10. How has the victim's family reacted to the chargesheet?

The victim's father expressed faith in the legal process, stating, 'We dont know about chargesheet, so I cant comment on it. But we trust the law and CBI investigation.'

11. What is the significance of the chargesheet filing?

The filing of the chargesheet on the third day of the fast-unto-death protest by West Bengal Junior Doctors Front signifies progress in the investigation but also highlights the need for a faster probe and more culprits to be revealed.