Kolkata Doctor Murder: Polygraph Test Approved

In a shocking case that has captured the attention of the nation, a polygraph test has been approved for Sanjoy Roy, the main suspect in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.

The Calcutta High Court has decided to delay the next hearing until August 29, as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) prepares for this critical examination. Sanjoy Roy, who is 33 years old, has been accused of attacking and killing the 31-year-old doctor in the early hours of August 9.

Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested shortly after the gruesome discovery of the victim’s body in the seminar hall of the hospital where she worked. Preliminary investigations revealed that he had been drinking alcohol before the incident, according to reports from India Today.

The evidence against Roy includes CCTV footage showing him entering the hospital’s emergency area at 4 a.m. that night, wearing a Bluetooth device. He was seen leaving about 40 minutes later, but the device was later found near the victim’s body, proving a connection between him and the crime.

Now, as the CBI prepares for the polygraph test—often known as a lie detector test—they hope to uncover any inconsistencies in Roy’s statements. This test works by measuring various physiological factors, like heart rate and blood pressure, during questioning, to determine if someone might be lying.

It’s important to note that while polygraph results can help in investigations, they aren’t always admissible in court. However, they still give investigators a direction to explore further. Along with the polygraph assessment, psychological evaluations are also being conducted on Roy as part of the ongoing inquiry.

This case has sparked protests across the country, with medical professionals demanding justice for the murdered doctor. Notably, lawyers like Jayanta Mitra joined the protests, calling for strict punishment for those responsible.