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Gang Rape Case in Durgapur: All Accused Now in Custody

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A 23-year-old medical student was allegedly gang-raped by five men, including one of her classmates, at a forested spot near a private medical college in Durgapur. The police, with the help of the elder sister of the main accused, Safiq, were able to track down and arrest all five accused, bringing an end to the case. The sister, Rozina, had expressed her willingness to help the police, stating that she wanted Safiq to face the law.

Key Takeaways:

  • All five accused in the gang rape case have been arrested, including Safiq and Nasiruddin, who were picked up on Monday.
  • Safiq's sister, Rozina, assisted the police in tracking down her brother and was a key factor in the arrests.
  • The police commissioner, Sunil Chowdhury, assured the survivor's family that all accused will be brought to justice quickly.
  • Safiq was a classmate of the survivor and was allegedly involved in the gang rape along with four other men.
  • The survivor's classmate, who was initially in police "protection," was referred to as her "dost" (friend) in her FIR (first information report), but was later mentioned as an accused in her father's FIR.
  • The survivor's father joined a BJP rally and met with Suvendu, a prominent leader.
  • The dean of the medical college and department heads urged students to act responsibly in the wake of the incident.
  • The college administration has urged the survivor's family to let her complete her MBBS degree from the same institution.

Statistics:

  • Five accused were arrested in the gang rape case, including Safiq and Nasiruddin.
  • The police commissioner, Sunil Chowdhury, has assured the survivor's family that all accused will be brought to justice quickly.
  • The survivor is a 23-year-old second-year MBBS student.
  • The gang rape occurred at a forested spot near a private medical college campus.
  • The accused had allegedly used a bike to flee the scene.

Sources:

  • Asansol-Durgapur police commissioner Sunil Chowdhury
  • TOI (Times of India)
  • Durgapur judicial magistrate Rajib Sarkar
  • Durgapur Bar Association
  • Legal aid Pooja Kurmi
  • Anindita Mukherjee, Durgapur mayor

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