Kolkata: A court in Kolkata today refused permission to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a narco test of Sajay Roy, the prime accused in the rape and murder of a woman trainer doctor, at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Contesting the CBI’s plea for a narco test, Roy’s counsel argued that it goes against the Constitutional values of Indian citizens.
Earlier today, the central agency had appealed to the city-based Sealdah court, seeking permission to carry out there the test on Roy.
The CBI has already conducted a polygraph test on Roy at the Presidency Correctional Home.
On Thursday, a CBI team visited RG Kar Hospital, where the body of the postgraduate trainee was discovered on August 9. As part of their investigation, they spoke with several officers and inspected various departments.
The CBI took charge of the case following the Calcutta High Court’s directive, replacing the Kolkata Police.
What is a narco test?
A narco test, or narcoanalysis, is an investigative technique where a person is given a drug that puts them into a hypnotic or semi-conscious state to help extract information. The drug commonly used is sodium pentothal, often referred to as a “truth serum.”
The drug reduces the person’s self-awareness, enabling them to speak more openly and without restraint, which helps investigators obtain more truthful responses.
