Man charged with rape and murder of on-duty female doctor in Kolkata hospital

Sanjay Roy, a 31-year-old man, has been charged with the rape and murder of a young doctor whose body was found at a government hospital in Kolkata. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has confirmed that Roy has been formally charged and that the investigation suggests he acted alone. According to the CBI, Roy could face the death penalty for the crime. The incident sparked widespread protests about gender violence in the country. The victim's body was discovered on August 8, 2022, with multiple injuries and signs of sexual assault, and Roy was arrested the following day.