New Delhi: Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in the shocking rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, has a troubling history of multiple marriages and allegations of abusive behavior, as revealed by his neighbors. Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested on Saturday for his alleged involvement in the brutal crime that has sparked outrage across the city.A troubled marital historyAccording to neighbors who spoke with the media, Sanjay Roy was married four times. Three of his wives reportedly left him due to his misconduct and abusive behavior. His fourth wife tragically passed away from cancer last year. Neighbors further alleged that Roy frequently returned home late at night in a drunken state, raising concerns about his character long before the current accusations surfaced.Mothers defense amidst allegationsDespite these claims, Sanjay Roys mother, Malati Roy, staunchly defended her son, asserting that he confessed to the crime only under police pressure. My son is innocent. He has confessed to the crime under the pressure of police, she stated, attempting to refute the serious charges against him.The autopsy report of the 31-year-old victim, a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Government Hospital, revealed gruesome details. The victim was found with injuries across her body, including bleeding from her private parts, eyes, and mouth. The report highlighted multiple injuries, further intensifying the horror of the crime.Citywide outrage and protestsThe incident has led to widespread protests among the medical community in Kolkata. Junior doctors, nursing staff, and students from various hospitals, including RG Kar Medical College and National Medical College, have held sit-ins and processions, demanding justice for the victim and better security for women in medical institutions.Similar protests have been reported at district hospitals, where medical professionals are calling for severe punishment for the accused. Sanjay Roy has been charged under sections 64 (rape) and 103 (murder) of the BNS and has been remanded to police custody until August 23.
