Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:35pm on 18 Jan 2025,Saturday India
A Kolkata court found Sanjay Roy guilty of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The incident occurred on August 9, 2024, sparking nationwide protests. The CBI, leading the investigation, demanded the maximum penalty. The court will announce Roy’s sentence on January 20, with possibilities ranging from life imprisonment to the death penalty. The victim's family welcomed the verdict but called for action against others involved. Political leaders criticized the state’s law and order, citing evidence tampering during the initial investigation. Roy claimed innocence, alleging he was framed.
