Kolkata: Junior doctors from West Bengal government hospitals staged a protest on Tuesday, alleging serious gaps in the CBI charge sheet in the murder and rape case of a colleague at R.G. Kar Hospital. The protest, led by the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Front (WBJDF), is demanding justice for the victim, whose body was found on August 9, and calling for a thorough investigation into the case.
“Why did it take five days to send the evidence for forensic examination from the date collection?” asked a representative of the protesters, referring to alleged lack of answers on critical issues in the charge sheet.
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The protesting doctors expressed their dissatisfaction with the CBI's handling of the case, particularly focusing on what they claimed was an inordinate delay in sending samples from the crime scene for forensic testing. The WBJDF raised concerns that this delay could potentially undermine the investigation and justice for the victim.
Missing details in charge sheet
The WBJDF also pointed out several critical omissions in the charge sheet filed by the CBI against the prime accused, Sanjay Roy. One of the key issues was the lack of details regarding Roy's activities during a 27-minute window, from 3:36 am to 4:03 am, on the day the victim's body was discovered. The charge sheet does not account for this time, which the protesting doctors believe could provide crucial evidence.
Silence on key forensic evidence
The doctors also highlighted a concerning omission in the charge sheet related to the discovery of a "sticky white fluid" found on the victim’s body, as mentioned in the post-mortem report. The WBJDF demanded to know whether this fluid was sent for DNA testing, as its absence in the charge sheet raised suspicions about the completeness of the investigation.
Questions over CBI's initial charge sheet
The protesting doctors argued that the CBI's charge sheet appeared to be largely based on the initial findings of the Kolkata Police, who had first investigated the case before it was handed over to the CBI by the Calcutta High Court. The doctors questioned whether the CBI had conducted a more in-depth investigation before filing the charge sheet, which they believed may have missed some vital pieces of evidence.
The ongoing protests, supported by thousands of concerned citizens, have been held outside the CBI’s Salt Lake office in the northern part of Kolkata. The WBJDF has continued to demand a swift and thorough investigation into the case, calling for the accused to be held accountable and justice to be served for their colleague.
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Published: 05 Nov 2024, 01:40 pm IST
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