Kolkata doctor's autopsy report reveals evidence of brutal attack, sexual assault
Kolkata: The autopsy report of the postgraduate trainee doctor, who was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, has revealed extensive injuries and evidence of sexual assault. The report, obtained by India Today, indicates that the victim suffered multiple injuries before death, including forceful penetration.
Key findings from the autopsy include:
- Over 14 injuries were documented on the victim's head, face, neck, arms, and genitals.
- The cause of death was determined to be "manual strangulation associated with smothering."
- Evidence of forceful penetration, indicating sexual assault, was found.
- A "white, thick, viscid liquid" was discovered in the victim's genitalia.
- Haemorrhaging in the lungs and blood clots in the body were noted.
- No fractures were detected.
The case has sparked widespread outrage, leading to protests by medical professionals across West Bengal and beyond. Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, was arrested the day after the incident, and the investigation has since been transferred to the CBI by the Calcutta High Court.
In response to the crime, the West Bengal government has announced several measures to enhance the safety of women in workplaces, particularly in state-run hospitals, including the establishment of 'safe zones' monitored by CCTV.
The Supreme Court is set to hear the case on August 20.
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Gurugram/New Delhi: A case involving a former Ashoka University student has drawn attention after her parents alleged she went missing and sought a probe into an alleged network, while court records indicate that the woman had left home voluntarily and sought legal protection to live independently.
According to The Print, the parents, who are both academics, have approached the Haryana State Commission for Women, alleging that their daughter was manipulated and used by university officials. They have requested a probe by the National probe Agency and have named multiple individuals, including academic members, researchers, and students, in their complaints.
However, the university stated that the woman ceased to be a student in May 2023 and that its instructors and staff have no participation in the situation.
According to documentation in the case, the woman, who was 22 at the time, left her Rohtak home on October 24, 2023. In her written communication with police officers and the station house officer in Sonipat, she stated that she had departed on her own accord, alleging years of physical and emotional abuse at home and demanding secrecy regarding her location.
She subsequently recorded a statement before a magistrate under provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure. She affirmed her decision to live independently and in later complaints, she alleged continued attempts by her family to contact her and sought police protection.
Court records from the Delhi High Court show that she appeared in person before the court in May 2024 and stated that she wished to choose her own way of life and did not want to interact with her family. The court noted her statement and recorded that she was a major acting of her own volition.
In a subsequent order, the court noted that she had been provided police protection since November 2023 and was residing independently, granting her liberty to approach the court again if required.
The parents, meanwhile, have maintained that their daughter was a meritorious student and alleged that she was traced earlier to premises linked to university staff. They also raised concerns over financial transactions and a name change, which they claim point to a larger network.
At the centre of their allegations is Bittu Kaveri Rajaraman, an associate professor at the university. No response has been issued by the individuals named in the complaint so far.
After the matter was taken up by the women’s commission, chairperson Renu Bhatia said the panel may recommend a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
During the hearings, a lawyer claiming to represent the woman arrived before the commission even though she had not been summoned and the commission has asked for her personal appearance.
