Sanjay Roy reportedly told CBI that he fled the crime scene after spottng the body of the post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata.
Sanjay Roy, the main suspect in the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has reportedly denied any involvement during a polygraph test conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation.India Today, citing unnamed sources, reported that Sanjay Roy fled the scene after discovering the body of post-graduate trainee doctor at the hospital.
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The India Today report added that Sanjay Roy was asked 10 questions by the CBI during his polygraph test. Three polygraph experts along with the investigating officer of the probe agency were present during the test.Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, initially confessed to the crime following his arrest on August 10. However, he has since retracted his confession, insisting that he is being framed and is innocent.
The polygraph test took place on August 25 at Kolkata’s Presidency Central Jail, where Sanjay Roy is currently being held. It is important to note that polygraph results are not admissible as evidence in court.“I didn’t commit the murder. I ran from the seminar hall after seeing the body,” Sanjoy Roy reportedly told the CBI during the test. However, the polygraph reportedly indicated several deceptive and unconvincing responses.
Sanjay Roy was arrested on August 10, a day after the grisly murder, on the basis of CCTV camera footage. His bluetooth headset was also found inside the seminar hall, where the incident took place. According to Sanjay Roy’s lawyer, Kavita Sarkar, he maintained his innocence during the polygraph test as well. Sanjay Roy was also asked what he did next after allegedly murdering the woman, The Times of India reported earlier. He told the CBI sleuths that the question was invalid because he didn’t murder her.
