The CBI has filed a chargesheet in the RG Kar Medical sexual assault and murder case, naming Sanjay Roy as the main accused. Forensic evidence, witness statements, and CCTV footage form the backbone of the charges, with further investigation ongoing.
DNA Evidence Links Accused to Crime
Sources revealed that Sanjay Roy, who was allegedly in an inebriated state during the incident, was arrested by Kolkata Police on 10th August at 10 am. Forensic evidence has played a crucial role in the case, with blood and tissue samples found under the victim’s nails matching Roy’s DNA. These samples were sent to AIIMS Delhi and the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) for analysis.
Charges and Punishments Under Law
The CBI has charged Sanjay Roy under several sections of the law, including:
– Section 64: Punishment for rape, with a minimum sentence of ten years, extending to life imprisonment.
– Section 66: Punishment for causing the death of a woman or leaving her in a vegetative state during the offence, with a minimum of 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, life imprisonment, or death penalty.
– Section 103(1): Punishment for murder, which can result in death or life imprisonment, along with a possible fine.
Timeline of the Crime
The crime occurred during the night of 8th-9th August when the victim, a junior doctor, was with her colleagues in a seminar hall at RG Kar Medical College. CCTV footage and call data records (CDR) analysis revealed Roy’s movements inside the hospital. He was seen entering the medical college at 3:42 AM on 9th August, parking his bike near the main gate. By 3:48 AM, he was seen entering the emergency building, and at 4:03 AM, he appeared on the third-floor corridor, near the scene of the crime. Roy was last seen leaving the hospital at 4:37 AM on his bike.