The Civil and Criminal Court in Sealdah found 33-year-old Sanjay Roy guilty of the rape and murder of a female trainee, whose bloodied body was found in a classroom at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last August. This verdict has not only brought a semblance of justice for the victim's family but has also highlighted the urgent need to address the widespread issue of sexual violence against women in India.
Judge Anirban Das stated, 'Your guilt is proved. You are being convicted,' emphasizing the overwhelming circumstantial evidence presented during the trial. The conviction comes amid ongoing societal debates surrounding women's safety and the judicial processes that ensue after such violent crimes.
The victim's parents expressed their frustration over the investigation's findings, believing that the crime could not have been the act of one individual, with her father stating, 'We will remain in pain and agony until all the culprits are punished.' This sentiment echoes the broader outcry for justice in similar cases throughout the country.
Protests erupted in response to the verdict, signifying a collective demand for accountability and reform regarding women's safety. Activists, as well as members of the medical community, expressed solidarity with the victim, chanting slogans like 'Hang him, hang him,' demonstrating the public's growing intolerance towards such heinous acts.
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