Sat Jan 18 09:39:36 UTC 2025: ## Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Accused Convicted

**Kolkata, January 18, 2025** – Sanjay Roy, a 33-year-old former civil police volunteer, has been found guilty of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The verdict was delivered today by Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das of the Sealdah court.

The brutal crime, which occurred on August 9, 2024, sparked nationwide outrage and widespread protests by junior doctors. The victim’s semi-naked body was discovered in the hospital’s seminar hall. Roy was arrested the following day.

The case took a dramatic turn when the initial investigation by Kolkata Police was handed over to the CBI following public outcry and petitions to the Calcutta High Court. The subsequent investigation, and the delays involved, led to intense scrutiny of the Kolkata Police, the hospital administration, and the West Bengal government, culminating in Supreme Court intervention. The Supreme Court even formed a task force to address the safety of healthcare professionals.

The high-profile case involved the resignation of the hospital principal, Sandip Ghosh, who was later arrested by the CBI on charges of alleged financial fraud and obstruction of justice. A Kolkata police officer, Abhijit Mondal, also faced arrest for alleged delays in filing the FIR and missing evidence.

The trial, which began in November, involved the examination of 50 witnesses. While Ghosh and Mondal were granted bail due to delays in filing the chargesheet, Roy’s conviction today brings a conclusion to the highly publicized case. The sentence will be announced at a later date. The conviction follows months of protests, including a hunger strike by doctors, highlighting concerns about the safety and security of healthcare workers in India.

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