Accused Sanjoy Roy makes U-turn during lie detector test; says: 'Victim was already dead when he reached the crime scene'

Calcutta: Sanjay Roy, the prime suspect in the rape and murder of a doctor student at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has claimed during a lie detector test that the victim was already dead when she reached the seminar hall. The test was conducted days after Roy initially confessed to the crime but later retracted his statement and protested his innocence.

Details about the lie detector test

As reported by The Times of India, the lie detector test showed several inconsistencies in Roy's answers. During the test, Roy appeared anxious and agitated, and many of his answers were deemed false and unconvincing by the authorities. When the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was confronted with evidence, Roy offered various alibis, claiming that he had already found the victim dead and had fled the scene in fear.

This claim is in stark contrast to his earlier confession to the Kolkata police, where he admitted to both the rape and murder of the aspiring doctor. But in a recent twist, Roy changed his stance and claimed he was being framed. He reportedly protested his innocence to prison guards and even in court, where he agreed to undergo a lie detector test to clear his name.

Defendant tried to mislead investigation: Officials

Despite his claims, CBI and police investigators have found numerous contradictions in his story. According to the report, an officer pointed out that Roy was trying to mislead the investigation and could not adequately explain the injuries on his face or his presence at the crime scene at the time of the incident.

Police had previously captured Roy on video footage entering the hospital grounds at 4:03 a.m. on August 9, the night of the crime. Additionally, a Bluetooth headset belonging to Roy was found at the crime scene, further incriminating him.

The victim's body was discovered in the seminar room where she had been resting during her night shift. An autopsy confirmed that she had been sexually assaulted and had suffered 25 injuries, including to her private parts.

Further psychoanalytic studies of Roy have painted a disturbing picture, revealing that he is a “pervert” with a severe addiction to pornography. His behavior and tendencies have been described as animalistic, adding to the gruesome nature of the case. Despite his recent denials, evidence against Roy continues to mount, so the focus remains on the ongoing investigation.