Kolkata, West Bengal – BJP’s West Bengal president Sukanta Mazumdar strongly condemned the maligning of the victim’s family in the RG Kar rape-murder case and announced his plan to visit them to show solidarity.
Key Allegations by Mazumdar
📌 Kolkata Police’s Investigation Compromised Justice
- Mazumdar alleged that during the initial five-day probe, critical evidence was destroyed, weakening the case.
- He questioned the efficiency of the city police, implying that justice had been delayed due to mishandling of crucial proof.
📌 Shameful Treatment of the Victim’s Family
- The BJP leader condemned attempts to malign the victim’s family, calling it an injustice.
- He emphasized the need for accountability and vowed to support the family in their fight for justice.
Victim’s Family Withdraws Supreme Court Plea
⚖️ On Wednesday, the victim’s parents withdrew their plea before the Supreme Court, which had sought a fresh probe into the case.
⚖️ The original plea was filed as an Intervention Application (IA) in a suo motu case initiated by the Supreme Court in August 2023, soon after the crime occurred.
⚖️ The Court advised Senior Advocate Karuna Nundy to withdraw the plea and file a fresh one, considering that Sanjoy Roy (the accused) had already been convicted.
Conviction & Public Uproar
✔️ On January 20, a Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court convicted Sanjoy Roy and sentenced him to life imprisonment for rape and murder.
✔️ The verdict has sparked public outrage, especially among doctors and medical workers, demanding capital punishment (death penalty) for the accused.
✔️ Many activists and opposition leaders are also calling for a fresh investigation into the case due to concerns over the police’s handling of evidence.
Growing Demand for Retrial & Stricter Punishment
The case has reignited debates over the efficacy of law enforcement in West Bengal and the need for stricter punishments for sexual crimes.
🚨 What’s Next?
- Sukanta Mazumdar’s visit to the victim’s family could escalate political tensions.
- A potential retrial plea might be filed in the Supreme Court, demanding harsher punishment for Sanjoy Roy.
- Public and legal debates over whether the investigation was compromised will likely continue.
The RG Kar case remains a flashpoint in Bengal’s political and legal landscape, with many demanding stronger action against sexual violence and judicial reform.