‘Hang Me If You Want’: Kolkata Rape-Murder Accused’s Defiant Response on Arrest

Kolkata: Sanjoy Roy, accused of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, has been confirmed as a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, not a hospital employee.

Although he was frequently seen on the hospital campus, Roy’s role involved assisting the police in various duties, including traffic management and disaster response. Civic volunteers like Roy are contractual staff earning around ₹12,000 per month, with limited benefits compared to regular police personnel.

Despite not being a regular police officer, Roy often stayed at police barracks, wearing a t-shirt with “KP” (Kolkata Police) and a KP tag on his bike, which led many to believe he was an actual cop. Local reports indicate that Roy confessed to the crime during interrogation, showing no remorse and saying, “Hang me if you want.” His mobile phone was reportedly filled with pornographic content.

Roy began his stint with Kolkata Police in 2019, initially joining the disaster management group before moving to the police welfare cell. He was later stationed at the RG Kar Medical College outpost, where he gained access to various hospital departments. Reports suggest Roy was involved in a racket that charged patients’ families for securing hospital admissions and beds in nearby nursing homes.

Roy was arrested after CCTV footage captured him entering the hospital’s emergency building around 4 am on Friday. The doctor’s body was discovered in the same building hours later. A key piece of evidence was a Bluetooth headset found near the victim, which had been seen around Roy’s neck when he entered the building. It was missing when he left, and the device was later paired with his phone.

After committing the crime, Roy allegedly returned home and washed his clothes in an attempt to destroy evidence, though police recovered bloodstains on his shoes. He has been remanded in police custody until August 23.

The brutal rape and murder of the doctor while on duty have sparked nationwide outrage, leading to protests and the resignation of the medical college’s principal. Concerns have been raised about the safety of medical professionals, given the easy access to hospital premises at odd hours.