The polygraph test of Sanjay Roy, a key accused in the rape and murder case of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College, has been postponed due to technical issues. The test, which was scheduled for Saturday, will be rescheduled, possibly for Sunday. The test also involves ex-RG Kar Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh and five others, including interns, doctors, and a person connected to Roy. The delays are attributed to technical glitches.
Roy, who is currently lodged at the Presidency Correctional Home, has reportedly claimed to jail guards that he is unaware of the rape and murder. However, sources suggest that Roy might be attempting to mislead the investigation, pointing to his unexplained facial injuries and presence at the crime scene.
Sanjay Roy will remain in judicial custody under the CBI supervision until September 6, 2024.
Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College. The investigation, which began on Saturday, is being conducted by the CBI after taking over the case from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the West Bengal government. This move was directed by the Calcutta High Court following concerns raised by the hospital’s former deputy superintendent, Akhtar Ali, about financial misconduct during the tenure of the former principal, Sandip Ghosh.
The CBI has been directed by the High Court to submit a progress report on this investigation within three weeks.
The tragic death of the junior doctor, whose body was found with severe injuries in a seminar hall on August 9, has ignited widespread protests. Roy was arrested the following day, and on August 13, the Calcutta High Court ordered the transfer of the investigation from the Kolkata Police to the CBI, which began its probe on August 14.
The CBI informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that there had been attempts to cover up the rape and murder of the post-graduate medic. They reported that the local police altered the crime scene before the federal agency took over the investigation.
Roy, a 33-year-old civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police since 2019, is alleged to have been married multiple times and has a reputation for being a “womanizer.” A trained boxer, he gained favor with several senior police officers over the years, leading to his posting at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital’s police outpost. CCTV footage and a Bluetooth device found near the medic’s body resulted in Roy’s arrest. He was seen entering the seminar hall of the college where the body was found.
The investigation into this case is ongoing and closely monitored by the Supreme Court. The findings of the CBI investigations will likely have significant implications for those involved and the administration of RG Kar Medical College.
