In a chilling turn of events, a young postgraduate doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata was found brutally raped and murdered. The victim, who had been on-call duty, was discovered in a seminar room of the medical college early Friday morning. Prior to the incident, she and her colleagues had ordered dinner and watched the Paris Olympics 2024 late into the night.
The police have arrested Sanjoy Roy, a 33-year-old civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, in connection with the crime. Roy, who joined the force in 2019, has a troubling history, including multiple marriages and allegations of domestic abuse. Authorities revealed that his mobile phone contained disturbing and violent pornography, raising concerns about his mental state.
The heinous nature of the crime has triggered a nationwide strike by resident doctors, who have demanded justice and improved safety measures in medical institutions. They went on an indefinite strike on Monday, protesting against the violence faced by their colleague.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has intervened, announcing that the case will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) if the state police fails to resolve it by Sunday. This move underscores the gravity of the situation and the urgency of bringing the perpetrator to justice.
As the investigation continues, the medical community and the public remain in shock, grappling with the brutality of the crime and the systemic issues it highlights.