New Delhi: Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, has been arrested for the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Despite not being an employee of the hospital, Roy was often seen on campus and had access to various departments due to his role with the police.Roy, who was earning ₹12,000 a month as a civic volunteer, initially joined Kolkata Polices disaster management group in 2019 before shifting to the police welfare cell. He later moved to the police outpost at RG Kar Medical College, where he became involved in a racket that extorted money from patients families to secure hospital admissions or find beds at nearby nursing homes.Shocking revelations Despite his status as a volunteer, Roy portrayed himself as a regular police officer, even staying at police barracks and wearing a t-shirt with KP (Kolkata Police) emblazoned on it. His motorcycle also bore a KP tag, furthering the illusion of his official capacity. The crime came to light after CCTV footage captured Roy entering the emergency building around 4 AM on Friday, shortly before the doctors body was discovered. A significant clue was a Bluetooth headset found near the victim, which was later traced back to Roy through CCTV evidence.Upon his arrest, Roy reportedly admitted to the crime without showing any remorse, stating, Hang me if you want. Despite attempts to destroy evidence, police found bloodstains on his shoes. The heinous act has sparked nationwide outrage, leading to protests and the resignation of the college principal. The incident has raised serious concerns about security at the hospital, particularly regarding unrestricted access at odd hours.
