A volunteer member of the Kolkata Police force has gone on trial for the rape and murder of a female doctor at a hospital in India, claiming he was framed.

KOLKATA (Reuters) - A court in the eastern state of West Bengal began the trial on Monday of a police volunteer accused of raping and murdering a doctor at a government hospital in August, a case that has sparked outrage over the lack of safety for women in India.

The trial for the rape and murder of a woman doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital began on Monday. Prime accused Sanjay Roy, present in court, maintained his innocence, claiming he was framed.

The trial for the harrowing rape and murder case of a doctor began in Kolkata, drawing nationwide attention. Accused Sanjay Roy appeared in court, maintaining his innocence. Arrested in August, Roy faces severe charges.

The trial in the rape and murder case of a doctor, whose body was found inside the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here, commenced in a Kolkata court on Monday, three months after the incident.

The court proceedings are being held in-camera at the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das