Table of Contents
- A City Gripped by Fear: The Latest Incident
- Brutal Details Unfold: Assault and Blackmail on Campus
- Medical Examination Confirms Gruesome Attack
- Swift Arrests Made, But Outrage Intensifies
- Shadows of the Past: Remembering the R.G. Kar Tragedy
- Public Reaction and Calls for Justice
- Key Takeaways
A City Gripped by Fear: The Latest Incident
Kolkata is once again grappling with the shock and horror of a heinous crime, as details emerge in the alleged gangrape of a 24-year-old law student inside the premises of South Calcutta Law College. The incident has brought back painful memories of the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor at R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital last year, leaving the city in a state of anguish and demanding immediate justice.
Brutal Details Unfold: Assault and Blackmail on Campus
According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed by the survivor, the horrifying incident occurred on the evening of June 25, 2025, inside what has been described as a guard’s room located near the student union office. The victim, a first-year law student, was allegedly attacked after she rejected a marriage proposal from the primary accused.
Reports indicate that the survivor was not only subjected to a brutal assault but was also allegedly beaten with a hockey stick and filmed during the ordeal. The perpetrators then allegedly blackmailed her, adding another layer of terror to the crime. The survivor recounted the horrific experience in her FIR, stating that after instructing two other individuals to leave the room, the main accused locked the door and the assault began.
Medical Examination Confirms Gruesome Attack
The medical examination conducted on the victim corroborated her allegations of a brutal sexual assault. According to a senior Kolkata Police officer who spoke with PTI, the examination revealed “forceful penetration, bite marks and nail scratches on her body,” confirming the horrific nature of the crime.
Swift Arrests Made, But Outrage Intensifies
Within a short span after the incident was reported, the Kolkata Police arrested three individuals in connection with the gangrape. The accused have been identified as Monojit Mishra, 31, reportedly a college staff member, and two students, Zaib Ahmed, 19, and Pramit Mukherjee, 20. They were produced before the additional chief judicial magistrate’s court in Alipore and have been remanded to police custody until July 1.
Despite the swift action by the police, the incident has triggered widespread outrage and protests. There is a palpable sense of anger and fear among students and the general public, leading to political uproar and demands for stringent punishment for the accused. The incident has once again ignited discussions about the safety and security of women, particularly within educational institutions, in West Bengal.
Shadows of the Past: Remembering the R.G. Kar Tragedy
This recent incident has chilling parallels to the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, 2024. In that case, the doctor’s body was found in a seminar room on the hospital campus after she was brutally attacked.
The R.G. Kar case sent shockwaves across the nation, leading to widespread protests by the medical fraternity and civil society demanding justice. A civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, Sanjoy Roy, was eventually convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime. The similarities in the brutality of the assaults and the sense of violation within educational/medical institution spaces are deeply disturbing and highlight the urgent need for systemic changes to ensure the safety of women.
Public Reaction and Calls for Justice
The alleged gangrape at South Calcutta Law College has been met with strong condemnation from various quarters. Student organizations have taken to the streets demanding justice for the victim and calling for stricter security measures on college campuses. Political leaders have also weighed in, with many expressing their outrage and demanding a swift and fair trial for the accused. The National Commission for Women has also reportedly intervened in the matter, taking cognizance of the severity of the crime.
The incident has once again brought the issue of women’s safety to the forefront, with many calling for more effective measures to prevent such crimes and ensure the safety and security of women in all public and private spaces. The echoes of the R.G. Kar case resonate strongly, emphasizing the need for a sustained and comprehensive approach to address the root causes of such violence and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Key Takeaways
- A 24-year-old law student was allegedly gangraped inside South Calcutta Law College.
- The survivor reported being beaten with a hockey stick, filmed, and blackmailed.
- Medical examination confirmed signs of brutal sexual assault.
- Three men have been arrested and remanded to police custody.
- The incident has triggered widespread outrage and draws parallels to the 2024 R.G. Kar medical student rape and murder case.
- There are growing calls for stricter laws and accountability to ensure women’s safety in educational institutions.
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