With Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in the RG Kar rape and murder case, found guilty, the Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court is set to pronounce the quantum of his punishment. A heavy security presence has been deployed in and around the court premises to ensure law and order.
The Kolkata Police have fielded a massive deployment of personnel, including:
- 2 Deputy Commissioners
- 5 Assistant Commissioners
- 14 Inspectors
- 31 Sub-Inspectors
- 39 Assistant Sub-Inspectors
- 299 Constables
- 80 Women Police Personnel
The heightened security reflects the sensitivity of the case, which has sparked significant public outrage and protests.
The case has also drawn political attention. BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya questioned the pace of the investigation and raised concerns about the possibility of a hasty judgment.
“We believe Sanjay Roy’s confession should be properly heard. It is the court’s prerogative to decide on the quantum of punishment, but why the rush? On day one, Abhishek Banerjee declared that Roy should be shot or hanged immediately. Justice hurried is justice buried,” Bhattacharya said, emphasizing the need for a thorough probe to ensure all individuals involved are brought to justice.
Bhattacharya also expressed doubts about the destruction of evidence and called for clarity in the investigation.
CPI(M) State Secretary Md Salim echoed similar concerns, alleging that more than one person was involved in the crime and that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had not advanced the case meaningfully. “The central agencies are simply echoing what Mamata Banerjee has said. This is a long fight, and people won’t stop until justice is served to the victim’s parents,” Salim stated.
On Saturday, the Sealdah court pronounced Sanjay Roy guilty under Sections 64, 66, and 103/1 of the BNS. The court found that Roy, a civic volunteer at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, entered the hospital’s seminar room, assaulted, and murdered a trainee doctor who was resting there.
The victim’s body was discovered on August 9 in the seminar room, sparking widespread protests and demands for justice. Roy was arrested shortly after the incident.
The case has garnered significant public and political attention, with many questioning the handling of evidence and the speed of the legal proceedings. Protesters and opposition leaders alike have demanded a thorough investigation to uncover all parties involved and ensure justice for the victim’s family.
As the court prepares to deliver its sentence, the case remains a pivotal moment in the fight for justice and accountability in West Bengal.
