Court proceedings in the high-profile RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case continued on Thursday with three doctors testifying before the special court, bringing the total number of witnesses to nine so far. The trial is being held in camera at the Sealdah Court under additional district and sessions judge Anirban Das, with proceedings resuming on Monday and continuing daily.
Prime accused Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, has been brought to court under heavy police escort for four consecutive days, highlighting the intense security concerns surrounding the trial. Roy’s arrest came one day after the body of the victim, an on-duty postgraduate trainee doctor, was discovered in the seminar room of the state-run RG Kar Medical College on August 9. The case ignited widespread outrage across the country, prompting protests and calls for swift justice.
The Calcutta High Court ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the incident, responding to demands for an impartial investigation into the alleged rape and murder. The court has opted to hold proceedings behind closed doors to protect sensitive information related to the case and maintain witness confidentiality.
“Three doctors, including a senior medical professional, provided testimony on Thursday, adding to a growing list of witnesses offering evidence before the court,” reported a source familiar with the trial. Additionally, the news agency PTI confirmed that medics were among those who testified in court on Thursday.
The case remains under close scrutiny from the public and media alike as the investigation moves forward under CBI jurisdiction, seeking clarity and accountability in a tragedy that has shocked the nation.
