In a critical development in the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials collected the dental impression of Sanjay Roy, the prime suspect, on Thursday. Roy, a Kolkata Police civic volunteer, is accused of raping and murdering a 31-year-old trainee doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH).
The collection of Roy’s dental impression, which could serve as crucial evidence in the ongoing investigation, was carried out at the Presidency Correctional Home, where Roy is currently detained. According to PTI, bite marks were found on the victim’s body, and the post-mortem report highlighted these marks. The CBI aims to match these bite marks with Roy’s dental impression to strengthen their case.
The CBI’s investigation into the case was initiated following a directive from the Calcutta High Court. On Wednesday, CBI officers conducted another round of questioning of Roy at the Presidency Correctional Home. In addition, the central agency interrogated four junior doctors and senior Kolkata Police officials, including Deputy Commissioner (North) Abhishek Gupta and Deputy Commissioner of the Detective Department Special, Vidit Raj Bhundesh.
The case first came to light on August 9, when the body of the postgraduate trainee doctor was discovered in a seminar hall at RGKMCH. The following day, Sanjay Roy was arrested in connection with the crime.
Amidst the investigation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made headlines by offering to resign for the “sake of the people.” This dramatic move came after a prolonged standoff with junior doctors who had refused to return to work, demanding a live-streamed meeting to discuss the resolution of the case. Banerjee, who had waited nearly two hours for the doctors to arrive at the meeting, expressed regret over their refusal to engage in talks and apologized to the people of West Bengal for the ongoing deadlock.
“I am ready to resign if it helps in resolving this issue and ensuring justice for the victim,” Banerjee said at a press conference. She assured the protesting doctors that despite their non-compliance with the Supreme Court directive by not resuming duties, no action would be taken against them.
In a dramatic twist, the junior doctors, who had reached the gates of the state secretariat (Nabanna), refused to participate in the scheduled talks unless their demand for live streaming was met. The meeting, which was to be held at 5 pm, saw the doctors arriving around 5:25 pm and then remaining at the venue gate, further exacerbating the situation.
The case continues to unfold with significant developments from both the investigation and the political sphere, underscoring the complexities and high stakes involved in seeking justice for the victim.
