Kolkata rape-murder: 150mg of semen found in girl’s body, parents suspect gangrape

In a shocking twist to the Kolkata rape and murder case, the parents of the victim told the Calcutta High Court Wednesday (Aug 14) that a significant amount of semen was found in her body, implying gang rape.

In their petition, the parents cited the autopsy report while claiming that 150 mg of semen was found in the victim’s body, "a quantity suggesting involvement of more than one individual,” further corroborating the suspicion of gang rape. The post-mortem report clearly said that the cause of the death was strangulation of the neck and “there are clear signs of sexual assault,” said the petition.

“Their daughter's body bore several injury marks, indicating a brutal and violent attack," the petition said.

It must be noted that the authorities in the West Bengal state, where the crime happened, earlier arrested one individual named Sanjoy Roy before the case was handed over to the federal agency Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

“No step taken to arrest any other offenders while the evidence clearly indicates that their daughter was the victim of a gang rape and murder, a crime that could not have been committed by one person alone," the parents' petition said.

Earlier, the Calcutta High Court severely reprimanded the hospital authorities and RG Kar Medical College’s former principal Dr Sandip Ghosh for not diligently handling the sensitive case. The court asked why the administration didn’t file a police complaint after the body of the girl was found dead.

The parents in their petition said, "they have come to learn through reliable sources that evidence exists on record suggesting that at least three individuals were involved in the strangulation of their daughter". "The significant amount of semen found in her body further supports the involvement of multiple perpetrators," they told the court.

The parents also alleged inconsistencies in the autopsy report.

"Improper autopsy was done with a view to shield the others involved in their daughter's death," they said in the petition.

The rape and murder case has caused a massive uproar all over the country, with some demanding West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tender her resignation.

The CM on Wednesday condemned 'cheap politics' over the matter. 

“Instead of standing with the (woman’s) family, CPI(M) and BJP are indulging in cheap politics. They think they can do a Bangladesh here. But let me tell you, I am not greedy for power,” Banerjee said. The statement came after BJP supporters held a protest march in the city.

Earlier, the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, also broke his silence over the matter and wished for speedy investigation into the matter, while criticising the local administration and state government.

"The attempt to save the accused instead of providing justice to the victim raises serious questions on the hospital and the local administration," Gandhi said.

"I stand with the victim's family in this unbearable pain. They should get justice at all costs and the culprits should be given such a punishment that it is presented as an example in society," he added.