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Indian court jails man for life for doctor’s rape and murder

An Indian court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a junior doctor, in a case that sparked nationwide anger and protests.

The judge rejected the claims for the death penalty but said Sanjoy Roy, a hospital volunteer, was convicted Over the weekend, he will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Roy maintained that he is innocent and is expected to appeal the ruling to a higher court.

The victim’s family said they wanted him executed, and that they were “shocked” by the ruling.

The woman’s father told AFP: “We will continue our fight and will not allow the investigations to stop… No matter what happens, we will fight for justice.”

Indian law prohibits revealing the identity of victims of sexual violence and their family members.

The killing of the trainee doctor at the hospital where she worked in the eastern city of Kolkata sent shockwaves across the country last August.

The 31-year-old had gone to sleep in the seminar hall of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital after a night shift. Her half-naked and seriously injured body was later discovered near the platform by a colleague.

The crime sparked widespread protests and concerns about the safety of healthcare workers in India, especially women.

According to the charge sheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which was seen by the BBC, Roy went to the hospital in a drunken state and found the doctor sleeping alone.

The autopsy report indicated that the woman was strangled and showed signs of injury, indicating that she resisted.

Roy was arrested a day after the crime and has consistently denied the allegations.

In Kolkata, doctors went on strike for weeks, demanding action against the accused and officials who they said were complicit in delaying or derailing the investigation.

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2025-01-20 10:39:00

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