Gang Rape at South Calcutta Law College: Police Confirms Brutal Assault, Three Accused Arrested

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A 24-year-old law student was allegedly gang-raped inside South Calcutta Law College by three students, including a practising criminal lawyer, on June 25, with a medical examination confirming signs of brutal sexual assault. The incident took place in a guard's room adjacent to the student union office, where the woman was reportedly assaulted for rejecting a marriage proposal from the main accused. The three men have been arrested and remanded to police custody for four days, with forensic experts sealing the crime scene and seizing mobile phones for further investigation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The alleged gang rape took place inside South Calcutta Law College on June 25, with a 24-year-old law student being assaulted by three students, including a practising criminal lawyer.
  • The medical examination confirmed signs of brutal sexual assault, including forceful penetration, bite marks, and nail scratches on the victim's body.
  • The three accused were arrested and remanded to police custody for four days, with forensic experts sealing the crime scene and seizing mobile phones for further investigation.
  • The case has drawn comparisons with the August 2023 rape and murder of a medical intern at RG Kar Medical College, sparking widespread outrage and calls for better campus safety measures in West Bengal.
  • The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the case and directed Kolkata Police to submit a detailed report within three days.
  • The Trinamool Congress has denied any current link with the accused and demanded "severe punishment" if he is found guilty.
  • Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has warned of escalating protests, while the BJP and Congress have announced agitation programmes for Saturday.

Statistics:

  • 24: Age of the law student allegedly gang-raped on June 25.
  • 3 years: The length of the alleged ordeal, from around 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
  • 45 days: The duration for which the prime accused was hired as temporary non-teaching staff.
  • 3: Number of accused arrested and remanded to police custody for four days.
  • 8: Number of days since the incident, with protests and demonstrations taking place across West Bengal.
  • 2023: Year in which the August rape and murder of a medical intern at RG Kar Medical College took place.

Sources:

  • PTI
  • Times of India