RG Kar Rape-Murder: Verdict to be Delivered Tomorrow, CBI Seeks Death Sentence for Accused

The Sealdah court will deliver the verdict in the RG Kar rape-murder case on January 18. The CBI has sought the death sentence for the accused, Sanjay Roy. The case, which triggered nationwide protests, highlights issues of hospital security and corruption. The victim’s family continues to fight for justice.

The long-awaited verdict in the tragic RG Kar rape and murder case will be delivered on January 18 by a Sealdah court in Kolkata. This case, which shocked the nation, involves the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August last year. Following widespread protests, the Calcutta High Court handed the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

The accused, Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, was arrested for the crime. The CBI has sought the death penalty for Roy, with the investigation revealing the horrific details of the crime. The victim's father expressed his hopes for justice, stating that the family is committed to ensuring the perpetrators are brought to trial. DNA evidence has suggested the involvement of other individuals, and the victim’s parents are actively pursuing justice through multiple legal channels.

The case has sparked nationwide protests, particularly from junior doctors demanding better security in hospitals. The CBI's probe into the crime also uncovered financial misconduct at the medical college, with several individuals, including former principal Sandip Ghosh, named in a separate corruption investigation.

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The case has been a painful chapter for the victim’s family, and with the verdict imminent, the country is watching closely, hoping for justice for the young doctor whose life was tragically cut short.