New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): Padma Awardee and founder & MD of Mahajan Imaging, Dr Harsh Mahajan welcomed the decision and “quick justice” after the court sentenced RG Kar convict Sanjay Roy to life in prison earlier in the day.
On life imprisonment to RG Kar Hospital rape & murder convict, Mahajan told ANI,”…We welcome this decision. This judgement has come quickly. That the case was taken on a day-to-day basis and punishment coming quickly actually would be a detraction for all others. Generally, what happens in our country, is court cases take a long long time. During which, it is said that Justice delayed is Justice denied….We welcome this quick justice.”
Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over the court giving life imprisonment to the convict in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case and said if the case had been with Kolkata Police, they would have ensured a death penalty.
“I learned about the sentencing from the media. We have always demanded capital punishment and we continue to stand by it. However, this is the court’s decision and I can’t say much about this. For three other cases, Kolkata police ensured capital punishment through thorough investigations concluded within 54-60 days. This was a serious case. Had it been under our purview, we would have ensured the death penalty long back,” CM Mamata said while addressing the media at Malda.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Salman Khurshid welcomed the judgement and said that it would convey a message to those who commit such crimes.
“The biggest worry that people express in our country is that many sad incidents take place – people keep waiting for the Court and that leads to apathy. But, in this case, a quick investigation was done and the Court has also pronounced its judgement in very little time – and the judgement is also apt, it should be welcomed. Will it convey a message to those who commit such crimes?” Khurshid said.
However, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict, calling for a deeper investigation.
Speaking to ANI, Majumdar refrained from commenting against the court’s decision. “We wanted the highest punishment (for the convict Sanjay Roy). Being an elected representative, I can’t say anything against the court verdict. The public of West Bengal does not believe that only one person is involved in the RG Kar rape-murder case. I think there should be more depth in this, as Sanjay is saying that there were also police and other people involved,” the BJP leader said.
The case involves the rape and murder of a trainee doctor whose body was found on August 9 in the hospital’s seminar room. (ANI)
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