#383: Kolkata Doctor Found “Gang Raped” & Murdered W/ Broken Pelvis - Hospital Says She Took Her Own Life

The tragic assault and murder of Dr. D, a resident doctor at R.G. Carr Medical College, has led to an outcry and widespread suspicion of a cover-up. Below, the details of the crime and the subsequent investigation are laid out.

The horrific details of Dr. D's assault and murder

Dr. D's body was found partially naked, covered in brutal injuries including contorted limbs, extensive wounds, and biological fluids on her person

Dr. D was attacked while she slept, enduring a savage assault that left her covered in blood with extensive injuries all over her body. Her condition was particularly violent, with her face rammed into a wall, injuries penetrating her eyes, mouth, and private parts, and her limbs grotesquely contorted. The autopsy indicated she had been struck severely, her eyeglasses shattered, with numerous wounds indicating the brutal nature of the attack. Every inch of her was spared no harm, from bite marks on her face to a fractured heel, collarbone, and shattered pelvic bone. The chilling report of 150 grams of biological fluid suggested the potential involvement of multiple assailants.

The gruesome nature of the attack and her injuries strongly suggest the involvement of multiple perpetrators, not just a single individual

The sheer extent of Dr. D's injuries, including ones inflicted by multiple bite marks and a large volume of biological fluid found in her body, has led some, including Dr. Goswami and others, to believe that multiple parties were involved in her assault and murder. Experts question whether one person could have caused such extensive injuries and note it would require immense strength to do so within the time frame of 40 minutes, especially when under intoxication. The involvement of multiple suspects is suspected because it's highly unlikely for a single person to produce the amount of biological fluids found in Dr. D's system.

The police's initial response and handling of the case

The hospital initially claimed Dr. D's death was a "self-exit" or suicide, despite the clear evidence of a violent crime

The initial misclassification of Dr. D's death by the hospital and the delay in police notification suggest a potential cover-up. Statements from the hospital authority to Dr. D's parents insinuated suicide, but the extremely violent state of the crime scene and the subsequent public mistrust highlight severe discrepancies.

The police quickly arrested a single suspect, Sanjay Roy, based on limited evidence, but many believe he could not have acted alone

Sanjay Roy, whose earbud was found at the scene, was arrested by the police. Scratch marks on his body matched samples taken from under Dr. D's nails. Despite these findings, public consensus is that he could not have acted alone given the gravity of the crime, and there's a belief that he might have been used as a scapegoat. There has been significant criticism of the police for potentially arresting him as the sole perpetrator without adequately investigating the possibility of multiple assailants.

The police have provided conflicting information and tried to downplay the scope of the crime, leading to widespread public mistrust

There has been substantial public distrust due to the discrepancies and confusion in the police response. Police have been accused ...

Allegations of unethical and illegal practices at R.G. Carr Medical College have surfaced, raising concerns about the integrity of the institution and those in charge.

Longstanding rumors of unethical and illegal practices at the R.G. Carr Medical College

Rumors allege a range of disturbing activities, from fraud and extortion involving hospital staff and patients to more sinister forms of misconduct such as a pornography ring using cadavers for explicit content.

Allegations of a pornography ring involving hospital staff and misusing cadavers for explicit content

There were allegations against R.G. Carr Medical College for operating a pornography ring by the hospital staff. The ring purportedly recorded videos with sex workers, and, in their absence, cadavers intended for medical education were misused in explicit content. Some of the cadavers had faces of female colleagues or celebrities edited onto them for these materials. Following the threat of exposure by a student who stumbled upon the ring, the student was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The ring was suggested to have political protection.

Claims that students and junior doctors faced harassment, extortion, and retaliation for speaking up about misconduct

Past issues at R.G. Carr Medical College indicate a pattern of suppression and potential misconduct. Students and staff who attempted to voice concerns about the colleges' activities often faced academic and personal retaliation, including harassment, extortion, and failing grades for seemingly no reason.

Suspicions that the principal of the college, Sandeep Ghosh, was involved in or protected criminal activities

Allegations have also surfaced implicating the principal, Sandeep Ghosh, in various forms of corruption, including possible trafficking and illegal rings operating within the hospital. Accusations on social media branded him as the mastermind behind trafficking operations, and despite allegations, he was reinstated multiple times, suggesting powerful political connections.

The hospital's response to Dr. D's murder and the ensuing protests

The handling of the fallout from Dr. D’s murder indicates a lack of proper institutional response and concern for staff safety.

The hospital issued victim-blaming advisories for female staff and students, rather than addressing the core issues of safety and security

After Dr. D's murder, the hospital issued advisories that were criticized for victim-blaming. The adv ...

In India, female doctors are facing unsafe working conditions and a lack of security that puts them at risk. Reports of violence, harassment, and assault targeting female medical professionals have brought these issues to the forefront, prompting action and demands for reform from the medical community.

Widespread reports of violence, harassment, and assault targeting female medical professionals

Female doctors describe feeling unsafe and vulnerable, often having to take extreme measures to protect themselves. They have shared personal experiences of being physically and sexually assaulted while on the job. This has become a sobering reality, with female residents, who have overcome gender barriers to pursue their careers, facing demands for sexual favors by professors, with threats to their progression if refused.

Regrettably, they're commonly advised to delay or avoid marriage and pregnancy due to the potential negative impacts on their careers. Additionally, staff have reported that groups of men loiter around school housing, hurling lewd comments at female staff and requesting inappropriate physical contact under the guise of seeking medical help.

More serious incidents have also occurred. Female doctors have had men barge into their rest areas and touch them inappropriately, and one doctor described aggressive men demanding controlled substances, threatening her and her patients' safety. In a particularly distressing account, a student's safety concerns led her father to accompany her to work and keep guard.

The medical community's demands for reform and justice

Doctors across India have responded to these unsafe working conditions with organized protests and strikes, particularly in light of Dr. D's murder. They have demanded improved safety measures and accountability, emphasizing that basic safety is necessary for them to focus on their duty of saving lives. Their key demands articulate the need for a thorough judicial investigation, harsh punishment for perpe ...