Why Horrors Like Kolkata’s RG Kar Will Keep Happening. Unless… | Akash Banerjee & Rishi

Summary

The script details a horrifying incident in Kolkata where a medical trainee was found murdered, sparking nationwide outrage. It criticizes the initial mishandling by authorities, the alleged cover-up, and the broader issue of violence against women in India. The speaker calls for a 'Serious Crimes Against Women Unit' to ensure justice and deterrence, reflecting on the temporary nature of public outrage and the need for systemic change.

Takeaways

• 😢 A tragic incident occurred in Kolkata where a medical student was found dead under suspicious circumstances, raising national concern.
• 👀 The victim's parents were not allowed to see her body initially, and the initial reports suggested suicide, which later turned out to be a false narrative.
• 🤕 Post-mortem reports revealed horrific details of the victim's injuries, indicating a brutal sexual assault and murder.
• 🔍 The accused, Sanjay Roy, was identified through circumstantial evidence, including a Bluetooth device found near the body that connected to his phone.
• 👮‍♂️ Sanjay Roy had connections with the police, raising suspicions of a possible cover-up and contributing to public outrage.
• 🚨 The case highlighted the issue of violence against doctors and the need for better security in medical facilities.
• 🏥 The principal of the medical college initially showed insensitivity towards the incident, which further angered the medical community.
• 🏛️ The case was handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) after public pressure and the perceived mishandling by local authorities.
• 🗳️ The script criticizes the short-lived public outrage and the lack of sustained impact on addressing such incidents, suggesting a need for systemic change.
• 🛡️ The speaker proposes the establishment of a Serious Crimes Against Women (SCAW) unit to handle and investigate crimes against women more effectively.
• 📢 The script emphasizes the need for exemplary punishment in legal processes for heinous crimes to deter potential perpetrators and restore public faith in the justice system.

Q & A

What was the initial claim made to the family regarding the daughter's death?

The family was initially told that the daughter committed suicide.

What were the physical conditions described in the post-mortem report?

The post-mortem report described the victim as undressed, with legs at a right angle, broken spectacles causing blood to flow from the eyes, and signs of strangulation and genital torture.

How did the incident in Kolkata affect the medical community and the public?

The incident shocked not only the medical fraternity but also the whole country, leading to widespread outrage and protests.

What was the initial response from the authorities regarding the cause of death?

The initial response from the authorities was that the death was a suicide, which was later revealed to be a murder and sexual assault.

What evidence led to the arrest of Sanjay Roy?

Sanjay Roy was arrested based on circumstantial evidence, including his suspicious presence in CCTV footage near the seminar hall and a Bluetooth device found near the body that connected to his phone.

What is the significance of the term 'SCAW unit' mentioned in the script?

The term 'SCAW unit' refers to a proposed 'Serious Crimes Against Women Unit,' which would be a specialized force to handle serious crimes against women with necessary force, technology, and time.

Why was there skepticism about the Mamata Banerjee government's handling of the case?

There was skepticism due to the government's initial attempt to label the death as a suicide, the quick relocation of the principal of RG Kar medical college, and the perceived insensitivity in handling the case.

What is the role of a civic volunteer with the Kolkata police, as mentioned in the script?

A civic volunteer with the Kolkata police assists in various ways such as traffic management and disaster response, but does not receive the same facilities as regular police personnel.

What were the allegations against the principal of RG Kar medical college, Dr. Sandip Ghosh?

Dr. Sandip Ghosh was accused of insensitivity, reluctance to resign, and being part of a corrupt system within the college, including failing students for personal gain and providing alcohol to students.

What was the reaction of the medical community to the incident?

The medical community reacted with anger and protests, with doctors and students demanding justice and better safety measures in hospitals.

What is the proposed solution to address the repeated incidents of violence against women, as suggested in the script?

The proposed solution is the establishment of a 'Serious Crimes Against Women Unit' (SCAW) to handle such cases with transparency, solid proof, and public hearings, ensuring that heinous crimes do not go unpunished.

Outlines

00:00

😢 Tragic Suicide and Subsequent Shocking Details

The script begins with the devastating news of a daughter's suicide, followed by the parents' plea to see their daughter's face, which was denied. The daughter was found naked with broken spectacles causing blood to flow from her eyes, and signs of strangulation. The incident in Kolkata has shocked the nation, with post-mortem reports revealing gruesome details of the assault. The government's handling of the case and attempts at a cover-up have angered the public, especially doctors and students. The speaker agrees with the public's demand for a detailed episode on the incident and hints at a solution to such recurring issues, despite the likelihood of the audience's reluctance to listen.

05:00

🚨 Investigation and Arrest in a Disturbing Case

The second paragraph delves into the investigation of the case, where the victim's mother was only allowed to see her daughter's body 12 hours after her death. The case sparked outrage among the public and medical community, leading to the arrest of the alleged accused, Sanjay Roy, through circumstantial evidence involving a Bluetooth device. Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata police, had a history of domestic violence and was part of a racket at the hospital. His arrest and the subsequent revelation of his background intensified the public's distrust in the police and the government's handling of the case.

10:03

🤬 Public Outrage and Government Response

This paragraph discusses the public's anger and suspicion towards the initial handling of the case, with accusations of corruption and cover-up. The speaker criticizes the Mamata Banerjee government for its insensitivity and quick relocation of Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the principal of RG Kar Medical College, amidst protests. The high court's intervention, leading to the case being handed over to the CBI, is highlighted, along with the public's lack of faith in the inquiry panel set up by the government. The paragraph also touches on the nationwide protests by the medical community and the need for better security in hospitals.

15:14

📉 The Fading Outrage and Repeating Pattern

The fourth paragraph reflects on the short-lived nature of public outrage and the recurring pattern of such incidents. The speaker lists several cases from the past year where initial outrage did not translate into lasting change or justice. The paragraph criticizes the government's response to these incidents and the lack of exemplary punishment for heinous crimes. The need for a Serious Crimes Against Women Unit (SCAW) is proposed to ensure that crimes against women are handled with the necessary force and technology, and that perpetrators are not spared.

20:16

🔄 The Call for Sustained Impact and Legal Reform

The final paragraph emphasizes that the current incident should not be merely labeled as 'Nirbhaya 2,' as it would imply that no progress has been made since the Nirbhaya case. The speaker argues for sustained impact beyond temporary awareness campaigns and reiterates the need for a SCAW unit to track and punish serious crimes against women. The paragraph concludes with a call to not intellectualize the protest and a reminder that the outrage, without lasting solutions, will only shift to the next issue in a matter of days.

Keywords

💡Suicide

Suicide refers to the act of intentionally causing one's own death. In the context of the video, it is initially reported as the cause of the daughter's death, which later turns out to be a cover-up for a more sinister crime. The script mentions, 'The first call is made to the family. The family is told that the woman died of suicide.' This sets the stage for the unraveling of the truth about the victim's death.

💡Cover-up

A cover-up is an attempt to hide the truth or suppress information about a particular event. The video discusses a cover-up in relation to the victim's death, where the initial narrative was one of suicide to conceal the actual violent crime. The script states, 'The cover up started with the first call ... it started from point zero,' highlighting the deliberate attempt to mislead the family and the public.

💡Autopsy

An autopsy is a medical procedure that involves a thorough examination of a deceased person's body to determine the cause of death or to investigate any other circumstances surrounding the death. The video mentions the autopsy report revealing 'disgusting details' about the victim's death, which shocked the nation and contradicted the initial claim of suicide.

💡Rape

Rape is a serious criminal offense involving non-consensual sexual intercourse. The video script describes the victim as having been sexually assaulted, with the autopsy revealing 'how she was tortured genitally,' indicating a brutal crime that was part of the larger context of violence against the victim.

💡Strangulation

Strangulation is the act of constricting someone's throat to the point of preventing breathing, often used as a method of murder. The script describes the victim's death as being caused by strangulation, 'how she was strangled to death,' which is a key element in the narrative of the crime.

💡Political Patronage

Political patronage refers to the support, favor, or protection given by those in power to individuals or groups, often in exchange for loyalty or political advantages. The video suggests that political patronage may have played a role in the case, as it discusses 'the kind of details that are coming out of the post-mortem reports, the kind of information that is coming in, how the Mamata Banerjee government handled it, what efforts were being made to cover up.'

💡Outrage

Outrage is a strong feeling of anger or displeasure caused by something shocking or offensive. The video discusses the public's outrage in response to the incident and the perceived mishandling by authorities. The script mentions, 'What has happened in Kolkata, not only the medical fraternity, the whole country is shocked,' reflecting the collective emotional response to the tragedy.

💡CBI

CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation, which is the principal investigative agency in India and is involved in cases of national importance. The video mentions the CBI taking over the investigation due to public mistrust in the local police, 'Calcutta High Court stepped in and handled the matter to CBI immediately.'

💡IMAR (Indian Medical Association)

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is a voluntary association of doctors of India, aiming to serve the medical profession and improve public health. The video refers to the IMA's call for better security measures in hospitals, 'the IMA is saying that at least do a few things. Declare all hospitals safe zones across the country.'

💡SCAW Unit

SCAW Unit, as proposed in the video, stands for Serious Crimes Against Women Unit. It is suggested as a specialized unit to handle serious crimes against women with the necessary force, technology, and time. The script states, 'we need a Serious Crimes Against Women Unit, SCAW, a SCAW unit,' indicating a call for a dedicated and focused approach to crimes against women.

💡Exemplary Punishment

Exemplary punishment refers to severe and deterrent sentences given to offenders to set an example for others. The video argues for the need for such punishment in cases of heinous crimes, 'And because of that, either some people get encounter killing, or the case goes on for 100 years.' The script suggests that exemplary punishment can provide a sense of closure and justice in a timely manner.

Highlights

A daughter's tragic suicide in Kolkata sparks nationwide outrage and demands for a detailed investigation.

Parents' desperate attempts to see their daughter's body were denied, raising suspicions of a cover-up.

Post-mortem reports reveal shocking details of the victim's injuries, including strangulation and genital torture.

The incident in Kolkata has caused widespread anger among the medical community and the public.

Initial claims of suicide are disputed as evidence of murder and sexual assault emerges.

The accused, Sanjay Roy, is a civic volunteer with the Kolkata police, leading to concerns about police involvement in the cover-up.

Roy's history of domestic violence and connections to the police raise further questions about the case's handling.

The Mamata Banerjee government's response to the case is criticized for insensitivity and mishandling.

Dr. Sandip Ghosh, principal of RG Kar medical college, faces pressure to resign but is quickly relocated, fueling suspicions of a cover-up.

The case is handed over to the CBI, but questions remain about the initial attempts to label the death as a suicide.

Doctors and students protest against the government and demand better security measures in hospitals.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) calls for all hospitals to be declared safe zones with enhanced security.

The speaker suggests the creation of a Serious Crimes Against Women Unit (SCAW) to handle such cases more effectively.

The outrage over the incident is likely to be short-lived, highlighting the need for sustained action and systemic change.

The speaker reflects on the pattern of outrage followed by inaction, questioning the effectiveness of temporary public response.

The need for exemplary punishment in legal processes for heinous crimes is emphasized to deter potential criminals.

The comparison to the Nirbhaya case suggests a lack of progress in women's safety and the need for more than just public awareness.

Transcripts

My daughter has committed suicide. That was the news.

Parents kept begging to show their daughter's face.

But we were not shown.

There were no clothes on her body. Her legs were in the right angle

The spectacles were broken, which caused blood to flow from the eyes

The neck was strangled and killed

What has happened in Kolkata, not only the medical fraternity, the whole country is shocked

The kind of details that are coming out of the post-mortem reports,

the kind of information that is coming in, how the Mamata Banerjee government handled it

what efforts were being made to cover up, obviously people, especially doctors and students are very angry,

Many subscribers wrote to us, our members wrote to us, that a detailed episode is required on this,

the game being played, is the truth being hidden?

And I totally agree with this. But is there a solution?

I want to warn you about this. We have been making episodes on such issues.

But I want to warn you about one thing... what happened in Kolkata

such incidents have happened before and will continue to happen despite our outrage.

Is there a solution? I have talked about the solution once before. Today again I will talk..

But, I guess no one would be willing to listen. But, I will try to give a solution.

Before the episode starts, before the full details, before mentioning what the politics is being played,

I would request you to remember a few incidents. Then, we will start the episode

Now I will tell you what happened in this case, if you do not know yet..

If you went to hospital, or follow news, you will know the details of the case already

How a dead body of woman was found in RG Kar medical college

undressed, half-dressed body is found and doctors in our country declare war against the system

This semi nude body, I cannot show you the picture

Rules and regulations are such that I can show rapist's picture and take their names

But the woman who was killed after rape I cannot take her name legally

Postgraduate trainee PGT went to a seminar hall to rest.

She had dinner with her juniors at 2 am

After a 36-hour shift, anyone is tired and worried.

She went to the seminar room to rest.

In the morning her dead body is found

The cover up started with the first call ... it started from point zero

The first call is made to the family. The family is told that the woman died of suicide.

The story begins of rape, murder, gang rape, cover-up, political patronage

When it is revealed that it is not suicide, but murder, sexual assault, rape

Then there is autopsy. In autopsy, such disgusting details are revealed that the whole country is in shocked

How that woman was strangled to death, how she was tortured genitally,

how the thyroid cartilage was broken, how she was strangled in such a bad way

and the wound on private parts, the entire report goes up to 4 pages about how she was assaulted at around 3-5 am

Her belly, lips, fingers, left leg every part of his body was injured

Her mouth, nose was clamped and pushed against the wall so that she couldn't scream

There are scratch marks on her face and other images show how blood is coming out of her mouth and eyes

and of course, the wounds on her private parts are called perverted sexuality genital torture

When her mother reached the hospital it was told that her daughter committed suicide, and why was she not allowed to see the body?

Her mother said that she begged to let her daughter's body be seen

but she was not allowed to see her daughter's body

The mother of the victim was shown the dead body 12 hours after death.

Thankfully, people and doctors were agitated about this.

The police and administration of Kolkata were pressurized

Investigations were started. The accused was caught through a bluetooth device near the dead body

He is alleged accused, no one is believing it

Doctor fraternity is not ready to believe that Sanjay Roy is the only accused

One was arrested, maybe there is a bigger picture here

Sanjay Roy is seen in CCTV footage. He is suspiciously roaming around the seminar hall. He is seen in the Friday morning.

Police later rounded up the suspects and called them for questioning.

During the questioning, all their mobile phones were taken.

When Sanjay's mobile phone tried to connect, the Bluetooth device found near the body was immediately connected to his phone.

So, there was enough circumstantial evidence and he was arrested... Roy is an interesting character

He thought of himself as a cop, his arrogance has not gone away after arrest

He is a civic volunteer with Kolkata police.

Since he is connected to police many people think that there is attempt to cover up

Civic volunteers help police in various ways

Traffic management, disaster response, etc. They get a salary of around Rs. 12,000.

And they don't get the facilities that regular police personnel get

But see, how much reach, he had access to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

used to roam around in all the departments.

He was part of a racket... used to charge patients for admission and collect money

Those who could not be admitted, used to get them bed in nearby clinics.

Now, his arrogance is not going anywhere it is said

He is saying that hang me if you want. A lot of pornographic material from his mobile phone was received

He is a womanizer. He has been married four times.

He has been having a disturbing and violent streak. All the marriages he had were terminated because of domestic violence.

So there is a history of physically abusing his wife.

But still he got access to the police.

Not only this, the most disgusting and shocking thing was that how the law and order is made fun of.

Whether Nirbhaya case or this Kolkata case, the accused goes home and sleeps

You do such a disgusting act, but you are so confident that you will be safe that you will go home and sleep

You not even try to run away.

So no one is afraid of the law here.... he must have thought that it is possible to get away with it, this person may have done such act before

Another reason of anger is how Mamata Banerjee government messed up the case

Insensitivity was shown, and people lost their cool

Dr Sandip Ghosh is principal of RG Kar medical college

When he was pressurized amid protests, he refused to resign.

initial statements were that she didn't need to go there. Such a bad mentality principal

When he was pressurized, he resigned with moral responsibility and then West Bengal Mamata Banerjee government within 8 hours,

you shift him to Calcutta National Medical College Hospital.

So obviously students were angered more.

Students at the other college say they won't allow this

They locked the room of Dr Sandip Ghosh and protested against the government

First you were reluctant to go from Kar hospital, and relocated in 8 hours

So obviously, the government has mercy on this man.

As a matter of fact, Akhtar Ali, the ex-deputy superintendent of RG Kar Medical College

he says that this character is a very corrupt person.

He used to fail students. He used to take 20% commission from the tender order, he used to give alcohol to students.

So he is a very dubious person.

He takes his bouncer and leaves like this. So it is very suspicious.

When such a big issue was raised, when this attempt to shift came to light,

after that Mamata Banerjee came under pressure and said, She wants death penalty for accused

she endorsed the demands made by junior doctor.

Mamata Banerjee threatened police that if they do not solve by Sunday, then the case will be given to CBI

Nobody was willing to wait till Sunday, High court slammed Dr. Sandip Ghosh that his attitude was disheartening

you were not proactive and then you take transfer in 8 hours you immediately go somewhere else after taking moral responsibility

we will relieve you from your duty go home and sit

Calcutta High Court stepped in and handled the matter to CBI immediately.

Now, there is no need for Kolkata police to intervene. The CBI will probe this matter

The question is, if the accused is already in jail, if he has been arrested,

Mamata Banerjee herself is saying that she will hand over the probe to the CBI.

So, what was the hurry to hand over to CBI? Why were not all the people believing the Kolkata police and asking for the CBI probe?

The biggest question is, what was the need to do the suicide angle from the first day, from the first hour.

Who was being tried to save by the police? This is a big reason for suspicion.

After that, this foul play, how the family was being misguided.

Now, Bengal doctors are clearly alleging that the evidence was tampered with.

Painting has started, reconstruction work has started.

Tampering with the crime scene happened

Roy was under police protection. That's why police should not investigate

He was sleeping in the police barracks after rape, so how well connected he is to police

Mamata Banerjee also set up a fraud inquiry panel of 11 members

No one trusted the inquiry panel, Neither the court nor the public

But the nationwide protests are not just because of one case It has become a trend the attacks on medical fraternity

AIMS Delhi's OPD has been in a mess recently as doctors went on strike

Solidarity has been shown in other cities too. Non-emergency services have been shut down.

Emergency services were shut down in Kolkata recently. People have faced a lot of problems.

Doctors have said that our patience has been broken.

AIIMS Delhi officials have warned resident doctors that if they protest, they may be prosecuted.

But violence against doctors is increasing. We are among the highest in the world.

China, 85% of doctors have experienced workplace violence and India has 75%

Think about it, 75% of doctors have experienced workplace violence

So, there is a need to address this problem

And what has happened in Kolkata is the worst example

That's why the IMA is saying that at least do a few things. Declare all hospitals safe zones across the country.

And to enforce safe zones, put adequate security personnel , police camps in government hospitals.

Not only that, even in big private hospitals, there should be security arrangements, CCTV cameras in vulnerable points.

In 25 states, there is a law on attack on doctors and hospitals. There is a law on paper

but no on ground impact, so there is a problem

Doctors are angry and people are shocked.

But I am sorry for my pessimism. You will beat me, I know but why I say... Why am I saying this kind of incident will repeat

This is because we have been covering such things repeatedly,

But the problem is that our outrage is only for two days.

I won't go into details. Although we can show you the history of six years on this channel.

But I will only talk about this year. And I will ask you to tell me about the status of these things.

Tell me about these things. Tell me about the updates. What action was taken?

What happened to your outrage?

Let's start with Ladakh protests. If we talk about farmer protests and demands, if we talk about MSP issue,

what happened after the electoral bond scam which was exposed in Supreme Court?

What happened with Prajwal Revanna? You made a lot of outrage in Sandeshkhali and I made an episode. What about it?

We made multiple episodes in Pune-Porsche case, police also said that they will take full action

Kota suicide which is reported every other day? what about it?

Delhi flood happened, Gurugram sank - what happened about it?

UPSC entrance scam Everyone can see clearly

how people have taken OBC certificate and disability certificate and have made most prestigious UPSC a scam

In NEET, everyone knows that paper got leaked ... what about it?

What about the recent incident of UPSC students killed in basement?

What was the action taken on that? Except you suspended a small employee of MCD.

So, the government also knows our status. We are capable of making outrage for two days and make episodes.

But ultimately, people know that CBI has come and case will be sorted.

We will be calm. But is CBI a Sherlock Holmes? Has CBI gone beyond Scotland Yard?

And we will play politics on it.

And we will say, this party is this, that party is that.

And we are playing politics on all these things.

Whereas the truth is that there is no political party in our country that can claim moral superiority over women's safety.

It is said that Kolkata was safer for women. Maybe it was in the past, but not anymore.

So, TMC is being blamed for this.

BJP doesn't need to be happy. We have been seeing reports of people getting bail.

And now, the latest Dera Chief Gurmeet Singh he got 21 days parole again.

245 days in the last 4 years, he has been out of jail.

So, when a person goes to jail for murder-rape after such a high profile case, and sometimes he comes out of jail

then what will people believe in the law? What will be the fear of the law?

And that is why I say that there is a solution. The solution is that the rapist should at least be afraid before raping.

rapist should at least not go home and sleep that nothing is going to happen to me

And just like in our country, there are financial fraud units for specialized crime and serious crime, we have ED

in the same way, to raise confidence in women and to protect the country for women,

we need a Serious Crimes Against Women Unit, SCAW, a SCAW unit

This will be that unit, like ED, this will be that unit that will handle the serious crimes against women

the shocking crimes against women will be handled by specialized unit with the necessary force, technology and time.

Remember, our outrage will be only for two days.

But this SCAW unit will catch one thing and take it to the conclusion.

And if you fall under this, your bail provision and punishment can be double or quadruple.

I am not saying that it should become a political tool like ED.

You can do transparent open and shut cases with solid proof, with public hearing.

So that the society gets a message that the government is not sleeping.

Whatever it is, if a heinous crime has happened, the government will not spare the crime of barbarism.

Exemplary punishment will be given. Problem with our legal system is that we do not believe in exemplary punishment.

And because of that, either some people get encounter killing

or the case goes on for 100 years. And that is why people are happy with encounter killing.

That we got this justice because we will not get that 100 years justice.

But for a democratic country, it is necessary that we give an exemplary punishment in a legal process in such heinous cases.

And sometimes in such heinous cases, CCTV footage is used, there is a lot of corroborative evidence

you have scientific evidence, so the case becomes even more strong.

finally, before leaving, I would like to say that the people who are trying to intellectualize the protest, should not

This is not Nirbhaya 2. As a matter of fact, if you are calling this Nirbhaya 2 in Kolkata,

then you are insulting Nirbhaya.

Because Nirbhaya has become a joke in itself that the money that was invested for women's safety, 7000 crore rupees

What happened to that money?

By saying Nirbhaya 2, one thing is understood that nothing changed after Nirbhaya

And such things are also happening: Night March will happen, Reclaim the Night will happen.

This can increase awareness. But if you want sustained impact, SCAW unit is needed

unit that will track serious crimes against women

and will not spare the perpetrators. Because our outrage will go to something else in two days.