A psychiatrist claims the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder victim consulted him for mental distress a month before her death, revealing severe work pressure and hospital irregularities. The victim had exposed issues in the procurement of medicines, leading to victimisation. The primary suspect, Sanjay Roy, received a life sentence, while the CBI continues its investigation.
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