Sanjay Roy, the primary accused in the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, underwent a polygraph test conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The test reportedly highlighted several inconsistencies in his statements, raising doubts about his claims of innocence.
The polygraph test, conducted on Sunday, flagged numerous unconvincing responses from Roy, who had recently asserted his innocence. During the examination, Sanjay Roy claimed that when he arrived at the seminar hall of the RG Kar hospital on August 9, the trainee doctor was already dead. According to sources cited by the Times of India, Roy appeared anxious and nervous throughout the test. Despite being confronted with multiple pieces of evidence, he maintained that he found the victim’s body and fled the scene out of fear.
Roy’s lawyer, Kavita Sarkar, raised concerns about the legality of the polygraph test, alleging that the defense was not informed about the time and location of the test. This omission prevented a defense attorney from being present during the examination, which, according to Sarkar, violates guidelines set by the National Human Rights Commission. Roy, a 33-year-old civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, was arrested on August 10. Initially, he confessed to the crime and assisted the police in reconstructing the incident. However, he later retracted his confession, claiming he was being framed.
Despite his claims of innocence, there are glaring inconsistencies in Roy’s defense. An officer involved in the investigation told the Hindustan Times that Roy failed to explain the injuries on his face or why he was present at the hospital around the time the crime was committed. The polygraph test was conducted at Kolkata’s Presidency Jail, where Roy is currently held. The test, which lasted approximately four hours, was administered by a team of polygraph specialists from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Delhi.
In addition to Roy, three other individuals, including former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh, also underwent polygraph tests on August 24. The CBI has sought permission from a local court in Kolkata to conduct lie-detector tests on seven individuals, including Roy and Ghosh. Although the results of these tests cannot be used as evidence in court, they are expected to provide the agency with valuable leads to further their investigation.
The polygraph test’s findings have cast further doubt on Roy’s claims of innocence, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation. As the CBI continues to probe the case, the inconsistencies in Roy’s statements could play a crucial role in uncovering the truth behind the tragic death of the trainee doctor.
