The mother of Sanjay Roy, convicted for the rape and murder of an on-duty medic at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has expressed her acceptance of whatever punishment the court deems fit for her son, including capital punishment. A Kolkata court will announce Sanjay Roy’s sentencing on January 20 after finding him guilty of the heinous crime.
In a candid statement, Roy’s 70-year-old mother said she would accept the court’s decision, even if it meant her son would face the death penalty. “If the court decides to hang him, I have no objection. His crime has been proven in the eyes of the law. I will cry alone, but I will accept it as part of my destiny,” she said, speaking to reporters following the conviction on January 18. Despite the heartbreak of losing her son, she made it clear that she had no plans to contest the court’s ruling.
Roy’s crime, which shocked the community, involved the brutal rape and murder of a young medic working at the medical college. The court convicted him under charges that carry a minimum sentence of life imprisonment, with the potential for a death sentence. The final decision on the extent of his punishment will be announced in the coming days.
As a mother of three daughters herself, Roy’s mother empathized with the victim’s family. She acknowledged the pain of the victim’s mother and expressed that her heart went out to the grieving family. Despite her personal loss, she acknowledged the severity of her son’s actions and the need for justice.
When asked if she had attended any court hearings or visited her son in lockup, Roy’s mother replied that she would have done so if the charges had been false. However, she admitted that she had refrained from speaking to the media until the court delivered its verdict.
In a separate interview, Roy’s elder sister spoke about the family’s ordeal following the arrest. She stated that they had no plans to challenge the court’s ruling and that the law should take its natural course. “If he committed the crime, he should face the punishment he deserves,” she said. The sister also revealed that she had been living away from the family since her marriage in 2007 and had not been in contact with them since. She said society had stigmatized her, causing her pain. “Since Sanjay’s arrest, we’ve faced constant judgment from everyone, from neighbors to relatives, who have all pointed fingers at us. We hope this clears the air,” she added.
This case has shocked the local community, and the Roy family is now coping with the repercussions of Sanjay’s actions. With the sentencing approaching, they have made it clear that they will respect the court’s decision, no matter the outcome.
