16 external, 9 internal injuries, death due to strangulation and smothering: Post-mortem in R G Kar rape-murder case
The case is being handled by the Central Bureau of Investigation, which took over from the Kolkata Police, whose handling of the probe was met with criticism.
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The CBI conducting investigation into the doctor rape-murder case at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. (Express photo)Sixteen external and nine internal injury marks, death due to manual strangulation and smothering, and forceful penetration – these are among findings of the post-mortem report of the junior doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata’s R G Kar medical college and hospital, it is learnt.
The findings emerged a day after the Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance and listed matters related to the case for hearing on Tuesday.
The post-mortem examination was done from 6:10 pm to 7:10 pm on August 9. It states that “death was due to effects of manual strangulation associated with smothering” and the “manner of death” is “homicidal”. “There is medical evidence of forceful penetration/insertion in her genitalia — possibility of sexual assault,” it states
The report highlighted 16 external injuries on the body — abrasions on the cheeks, lips, nose, neck, arms and knees, as well as injuries to the private parts. Nine internal wounds were also listed in the muscles of the neck, scalp, and other parts.
“All injuries are ante-mortem (before death), showing evidence of vital reactions,” it states.
The report was signed by Apurba Biswas, professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar medical college; Rina Das, associate professor, department of forensic medicine and toxicology, R G Kar medical college; and Molly Banerjee, assistant professor, department of forensic medicine, NRS medical college and hospital.
The case is being handled by the Central Bureau of Investigation, which took over from the Kolkata Police, whose handling of the probe was met with criticism.
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