Kolkata: A Sealdah court in Kolkata is set to deliver its verdict on January 18, 2025, in the high-profile rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The case, which has sparked national outrage, will see its final judgment given by the designated judge of the Sealdah court.
The investigation into the crime was handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by the Calcutta High Court after initial investigations by the Kolkata Police. The CBI, after thorough inquiry, has sought the death sentence for Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with the city police, who has been charged with the brutal crime. Roy allegedly raped and murdered the postgraduate trainee doctor on August 9, 2024, at the state-run hospital in north Kolkata.
The case has captured widespread attention and ignited public protests demanding justice for the victim. The father of the deceased doctor expressed hope that the court would deliver a fair judgment, stating that his family has been tirelessly pursuing justice through the legal system.
As the court prepares to announce its decision, the nation watches closely, awaiting the outcome of this tragic case.