Former NCW Head Claims Bengal Govt's Inaction Influenced RG Kar Case Outcome
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Synopsis
Rekha Sharma, former NCW chief, criticized the West Bengal government for its alleged involvement in the RG Kar Medical College case, where a doctor was raped and murdered. She called for a reinvestigation, emphasizing flaws in the initial investigation and expressing outrage at the life sentence given to the perpetrator.
Key Takeaways
- Criticism of West Bengal government
- Call for reinvestigation
- Life imprisonment verdict questioned
- Concerns over investigation flaws
- Demand for justice for the victim's family
New Delhi, Jan 20 (NationPress) Former National Commission for Women chief and Rajya Sabha MP, Rekha Sharma, on Monday vehemently criticized the West Bengal government, alleging its complicity in the appalling rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The case involved Sanjay Roy, who received a life sentence for the heinous crime, as ruled by a court on Monday.
Speaking to IANS, Sharma boldly asserted, "I firmly believe that the Mamata government was completely involved in this case. Had they not been, the outcome would have been entirely different."
Sharma expressed her disbelief regarding the handling of the case by the state authorities, stating, "A tragedy of such magnitude occurred in her state, and then the public had to protest because the police were compromised. They failed to act and initially attempted to sweep everything under the rug."
"It’s evident to me that the Mamata government played a role in this, and the entire case was mishandled. If they hadn’t been involved, if the evidence hadn’t been destroyed or concealed, this case would have taken a completely different course," she claimed.
She also voiced her disappointment with the verdict, expressing disbelief over the decision to impose life imprisonment instead of the death penalty.
"This is the first time I’ve heard of someone receiving life imprisonment in a case deemed the rarest of rare. This individual committed a gruesome crime, with the entire nation watching, yet he’s being spared. I cannot accept this. A death sentence should have been imposed.
"If we don’t enforce such stringent punishments, what’s the point of claiming we have a justice system? This was not just murder; it was rape and murder, and the punishment should have been equally severe."
Sharma also queried the involvement of others in the case, hinting at potential cover-ups.
"Those allegedly involved in financial fraud should also face thorough investigation. Were they merely guilty of fraud, or was there more to their involvement? If they were complicit in other crimes like rape and murder, they too deserve the death penalty."
Calling for a comprehensive review, Sharma insisted that the investigation exhibited significant flaws.
"Such criminals often evade justice due to gaps in the investigation. The charge sheet wasn’t filed properly, and even when it was, it lacked completeness. I believe there were deficiencies in the judicial process that allowed this to happen. If the investigation had been conducted properly, the result would have been different. The family is also convinced that this was not the work of just one person. There are others involved, and the West Bengal government seems to have managed to protect them," she said.
Sharma concluded by demanding a reinvestigation into the matter, stating that justice had not been fully served.
"If the court’s decision is to remain, it should at least appeal for a reinvestigation. The family deserves answers, and so does the public," she concluded.
Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The Sealdah court on Monday sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court also mandated Roy to pay Rs 50,000 as a fine and directed the state of West Bengal to provide Rs 17,00,000 as compensation — Rs 10,00,000 for death and Rs 7,00,000 for rape on duty — to the victim’s family.
