KOLKATA: As news of main accused Sanjay Roy’s conviction in the RG Kar rape-murder case was broadcast on TV Saturday, his sister broke down in tears. “He should be punished if he committed the crime, but I am not sure if he was the only one responsible for it. However, we have faith in the judiciary,” she said.
Standing in front of her house in a slum, she said: “I have been following the news since the beginning. I cannot even imagine the brutality with which the doctor was killed. But is it possible for a single person to commit the rape and murder in such a short span?” The woman said she had not visited the court room where her brother was pronounced guilty.
She added she had not been on good terms with her mother and brother in recent years. While she did not challenge the trial court judgment or the CBI investigation, she pleaded with the authorities to uncover the full truth. “The real culprits should not be spared. I am not sure if my brother will appeal in any higher court.”
Roy’s mother said: “I don’t know what has happened. I was worried earlier. But now I have stopped worrying and left it to his fate. At this age, I can only shed tears.”
Roy’s legal team raised several concerns about the investigation process. His lawyer Sourav Bandyopadhyay said: “We spoke to him in custody, and he claimed his hair was torn off while in custody of Kolkata police. The videography of sample collection is incomplete. The samples need to be sealed and handed over to the investigating officer immediately after the autopsy, but it was given to the IO after three days.” Kabita Sarkar, another lawyer who initially represented Roy, said, “Why was there a rush in conducting the autopsy and cremation of the victim? As the accused’s lawyer, I have not yet seen the viscera report,” said Sarkar, who was present in court.
