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Sanjoy Roy, the prime accused in the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, underwent a lie detector test on Sunday. The test, conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), comes after Roy previously claimed innocence and stated that the test would prove his innocence. Two more individuals will also undergo the test at the CBI office in Kolkata, while four others, including the hospital’s former principal, underwent the test on Saturday. Roy’s arrest followed the discovery of the doctor’s body in a seminar hall, with CCTV footage and a Bluetooth headphone linking him to the crime.

The CBI conducted searches at multiple locations in Kolkata, targeting former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and his relatives, as part of an investigation into alleged corruption at the institution. This action follows a complaint by a former deputy superintendent accusing the college of irregularities, and the subsequent registration of an FIR by the CBI based on a Calcutta High Court order.

New CCTV footage from RG Kar Medical College shows Sanjay Roy, the primary suspect in the brutal murder and rape of a trainee doctor, leaving the college with a Bluetooth device and a helmet. The footage provides crucial evidence linking Roy to the crime scene.

The CBI investigation into the rape and murder of a postgraduate student in Kolkata has revealed that the prime suspect, Sanjay Roy, has not mentioned a gang-rape or the involvement of multiple individuals. This contradicts the victim’s parents’ claims of a gang-rape, prompting the CBI to continue its investigation. The suspect has been sent to judicial custody and the CBI is also questioning former hospital officials.

The primary accused in the Kolkata doctor rape case, Sanjay Roy, broke down in court when asked about his consent to a polygraph test. He claims innocence and believes the test will prove his case.

The investigation into the rape and murder of a resident doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College has taken a shocking turn with former students alleging a ‘medical mafia raj’ operated within the institution. Former principal Sandip Ghosh is accused of running a racket with the help of a section of students, engaging in activities ranging from bio-waste trafficking to the sale of corpses. The CBI is now investigating these alleged financial irregularities.

The Supreme Court expressed serious concerns over the handling of a medical student’s rape and murder case in Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital, questioning the delay in registering the case as an unnatural death and the postmortem being conducted before the case was officially registered. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, also reprimanded senior lawyer Kapil Sibal, representing the West Bengal government, for laughing during the proceedings.

Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly and his family led a candlelight vigil in Kolkata on Wednesday, joining ongoing protests against the rape and murder of a young doctor. The protest comes as the nationwide doctors’ agitation, led by the Indian Medical Association, enters its tenth day.

The primary suspect in the Kolkata rape and murder case, Sanjay Roy, has been unable to secure legal representation. This has stalled the CBI investigation, as a polygraph test cannot be conducted without the accused’s consent. While Roy can legally refuse the test, the absence of a lawyer raises concerns about his understanding of his rights and the potential consequences of his decision. The court has appointed a legal aid lawyer to represent him, highlighting the importance of legal representation in such cases.

The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the brutal murder of a young doctor in Kolkata, expressing deep concern over the lack of safety for medical professionals. The court criticized the West Bengal government and the hospital administration for procedural lapses and delays in filing the FIR, emphasizing the need for a national protocol to ensure the safety of doctors. A 10-member national task force has been formed to develop this protocol.