RG Kar Postmortem: Clear Evidence Of Sexual Assault, Strangulation, Says Report; No Mention Of 'Semen'

Kolkata Doctor Rape and Murder Case: The post-mortem report of the junior doctor indicates sexual assault and confirms that the victim was subjected to manual strangulation and smothering.

Kolkata Doctor Rape and Murder Case: The post-mortem report of the junior doctor, who was raped and murdered at Kolkata’s R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, has revealed harrowing details of the crime. The report confirms that the victim was subjected to manual strangulation and smothering, which caused her death. It also highlights severe injuries indicative of sexual assault.

According to the report, rape was committed. First, the mouth was choked to kill her, and to ensure that she was dead, the accused strangulated her neck.  

The report also mentions that the thyroid tissues and cartilage were damaged due to the strangulation. Notably, vaginal tissues were found to be damaged, with internal bleeding observed. Fluid weighing 151 grams was found inside her private part, but forensic analysis, including DNA tests, will be done to ascertain whether it is the victim's body fluid or semen.

This is important considering that reports claimed 151 grams of semen was found in a vaginal swab, however, Kolkata police refuted the rumour. 

Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal during a press conference last week said, "Far too many rumours which have no basis, and based on them, a lot of so-called experts are creating narratives...It is wrong that we have informed the victim's family that she committed suicide. It is wrong that 150 grams of semen was found in her body."

Kolkata Doctor Rape And Murder Case: 16 External Injuries Found On Victim’s Body, Report Says

According to Indian Express, the examination, conducted from 6:10 pm to 7:10 pm on August 9, indicates that the victim's death was homicidal in nature. According to the report, “death was due to effects of manual strangulation associated with smothering” and it further states, “There is medical evidence of forceful penetration/insertion in her genitalia – possibility of sexual assault.”

The report, signed by Dr Apurba Biswas, Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at R G Kar Medical College; Dr Rina Das, Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at the same institution; and Dr Molly Banerjee, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, NRS Medical College and Hospital, details the extent of the injuries, IE reported.

There were 16 external injuries on the victim’s body, including abrasions on the cheeks, lips, nose, neck, arms, and knees, as well as injuries to the private parts. Additionally, nine internal wounds were recorded in the muscles of the neck, scalp, and other parts, according to IE.

The case, which was initially handled by the Kolkata Police, was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) following widespread criticism of the local police's handling of the probe.  The CBI will investigate whether there was more than one perpetrator involved.

In light of the increasing public outcry, the Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the case and is set to hear it on August 20.