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Hans India
4 hours ago
- Hans India
Kolkata Shocker: Law student raped inside college
Kolkata: A student was allegedly raped inside the premises of a Kolkata-based law college on the night of Wednesday, leading to the arrest of three men, two students and a staff member who is also an alumnus of the institution. Police identified the accused as Manojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay alias Pramit Mukherjee (20). According to FIR, one of them committed penetrative sexual assault while the others abetted the crime. All three were named in the FIR based on the survivor's complaint. The incident reportedly occurred between 7:30pm and 10:50pm on Wednesday at a location inside the college premises. Following the complaint, the victim underwent a preliminary medical examination at Calcutta National Medical College (CNMC). Several witnesses were questioned, and their statements recorded. The spot was secured and preserved for forensic examination. Manojit and Zaib were arrested on Thursday around 7:20pm and 7:35pm, respectively, near Siddhartha Shankar Sishu Roy Udyan at Talbagan Crossing, and their mobile phones were seized. The third accused, Pramit, was taken into custody from his residence in the early hours of Friday. His phone was also confiscated. All three were produced before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) court in Alipore, South 24 Parganas, on Thursday. The court sent them to four days of police custody for further investigation. NCW takes cognisance The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognisance of the incident and asked the West Bengal Police to conduct a thorough and time-bound investigation, ensuring justice for the survivor. Later in the day, the ruling TMC issued a statement condemning the incident. "We unequivocally condemn the tragic rape incident at South Calcutta Law College. Kolkata police have swiftly apprehended all 3 accused, and the full weight of the law will be brought to bear, ensuring the most severe measures are imposed on those found guilty," the party said in a post on X. "This tragedy once again underscores the urgent need for the implementation of the Aparajita Anti-Rape Bill to establish a strong deterrent against sexual offences, emphasising the necessity for speedy investigations, swift trials, and stringent punishments.
NDTV
17 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"He Is A Rapist": Trinamool Disowns Student Leader Accused In Kolkata Horror
After the 'gang-rape' of a law student in Kolkata triggered a political firestorm, the Trinamool Congress has admitted that the main accused is linked to the party's student wing but insisted that this would not come in the way of him getting the strictest possible punishment. The law student was allegedly raped at the South Calcutta Law College in Kolkata's Kasba area by Manojit Mishra, a 31-year-old former student of the college, who is now a practising lawyer, and two students, identified as 19-year-old Zaib Ahmed and 20-year-old Pramit Mukhopadhyay. The crime was committed on Wednesday and all three have been arrested. Manojit Mishra is a member of the Trinamool Congress' student wing and the BJP has shared photographs of him with senior members of the ruling party, including MP, National General Secretary and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, and Health Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya. Holding a press conference on Friday evening, Bengal Minister Shashi Panja said in Bengali, "The West Bengal Assembly had passed the Aparajita Bill (on death penalty for rape convicts) and it has still not been made a law. Why? Because the BJP has blocked it. We don't want to do politics. If you are serious, support the bill. A woman's body is not a battleground for your politics. It has to be respected." "You have to understand the pain of the victim and respect her. We have to ensure she gets justice... There are some parties that have called rapists 'sanskaari' (cultured) and garlanded them. We don't do that. This is a serious incident, we are very pained by it. The Kolkata Police has taken action and there will be a proper investigation. The people behind the crime will be punished," she added.
The Wire
19 hours ago
- Politics
- The Wire
Kolkata: Law Student Gang-Raped in College, TMC Leader Among Arrested
Kolkata: Protests have erupted after news broke that a law student was allegedly gang-raped at her college in south Kolkata earlier this week. Less than a year ago, a trainee doctor was raped and killed at her place of work and study in the city, the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, in an incident that led to statewide protests and nationwide outrage. The complaint alleges that the gang-rape took place on the evening of June 25. Three men – two currently enrolled – have been arrested and remanded to five days of police custody. The main accused, a college staffer Manojit Mishra, is a former student of the South Calcutta Law College and a leader of the ruling Trinamool Congress's student wing. Mishra's social media indicates that he is close to TMC's national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee. The college, at the time of reporting, has a giant poster of Banerjee at its gate. Manojit Mishra with Abhishek Banerjee. Photo: By arrangement. Local media has reported that Mishra has been named in 20-30 complaints, some accusing him of sexual harassment, before this. The National Commission for Women wrote to the Kolkata Police chief today on the crime, it is reported. The TMC has posted on its X handle that it "unequivocally" condemns the incident. Kolkata Police have swiftly apprehended all three accused, and the full weight of the law will be brought to bear, ensuring the most severe measures are imposed on those found guilty." It has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the centre for not implementing the "Aparajita Anti-Rape Bill" that the state government brought, which calls for the death penalty for rape accused. "Our hearts are heavy with sorrow for the profound trauma endured by the victim. The State Administration, under Hon'ble Chief Minister Smt. [Mamata Banerjee], is committed to providing every possible form of support and assistance to the victim during this distressing time. Justice will be served," the TMC wrote. Local leaders of opposition parties Bharatiya Janata Party and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) have demonstrated in front of the local police station at Kasba. Protests are also taking place at the college premises.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Time of India
Kolkata law college rape case: NCW takes cognisance; BJP targets Mamata govt; TMC says 'justice will be served'
A female student was allegedly gang-raped inside a reputed law college in Kolkata's Kasba neighbourhood on the night of 25 June, prompting shock and outrage across West Bengal. The police arrested three accused—two former students and one current staff member—within 24 hours. The assault allegedly took place on the evening of June 25 inside the college campus in Kasba. Three men — Manojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20) — have been arrested in connection with the crime. Also read: Student raped on law college premises; staffer among 3 arrested According to police, the accused, all either former students or associated with the college, took the victim to a secluded room where the assault occurred between 7:30 pm and 10:50 pm. The police acted swiftly, arresting two suspects within 24 hours and the third later that night. The three have been remanded in police custody until July 1 for further investigation. The BJP has accused the TMC of fostering a culture of impunity, alleging involvement of a Trinamool-linked student leader. In response, the TMC condemned the assault but also criticised the Centre for not supporting anti-rape legislation. Here are the key points: What happened? A female student was allegedly gang-raped on the evening of June 25 inside South Calcutta Law College. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Clean Warehouses = Safe Workplaces SearchMore Learn More Undo She was reportedly lured into a room near the student union area and assaulted by three individuals. One of them, as per the FIR, committed penetrative assault, while the other two aided in the crime. Who are the accused? Police identified the accused as Manojit Mishra, Zaib Ahmed, and Pramit Mukhopadhyay. All three were either former students or associated with the institution. Mishra has also been linked by BJP to the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), the student wing of the TMC. When were the accused arrested? Mishra and Ahmed were arrested on June 26 evening near Talbagan Crossing. Mukhopadhyay was picked up from his home in the early hours of June 27. Their mobile phones were seized, and a forensic examination of the crime scene was carried out. Police action and medical evidence The police registered the case swiftly the victim's family filed a complaint. She was taken to Calcutta National Medical College (CNMC) for a preliminary medical examination. Statements from key witnesses were recorded. 'The court has granted police custody till July 1, 2025,' said Kolkata Police Chief Prosecutor Sourin Ghosal. NCW takes cognisance The NCW has taken suo moto cognisance. Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote to the Kolkata Police Commissioner, urging a time-bound probe. She requested full support for the victim, including medical and psychological care, legal assistance, and compensation under Section 396 of BNSS. BJP's charge against TMC BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya claimed, 'Under Mamata Banerjee's rule, West Bengal has become a nightmare for women. Rape has turned into a routine tragedy.' He further alleged that one of the accused was a TMCP leader and questioned how such a crime could occur within a college premises, implying institutional complicity. In a strongly worded social media post, Malviya wrote, 'Another shameful chapter has been added to Bengal's collapsing law and order. .. the main accused? Manojit — a former student and TMCP member.' He questioned the college's role, asking how no one intervened when the victim cried for help, and vowed BJP would raise the issue at every level. Justice will be served: TMC defence In its statement, the TMC condemned the incident and affirmed that justice would be ensured. 'All three accused have been swiftly apprehended. The State Administration... is committed to providing every possible form of support and assistance,' said the party. It also used the moment to advocate for its Aparajita Anti-Rape Bill. What the college administration said South Calcutta Law College Vice-Principal Nayna Chatterji said only, 'I have heard that the police had come here and after that, a student has been arrested... a meeting will be held on Monday.'
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Three arrested for gang rape of student at Kolkata law college
Three persons have been arrested in connection with the gang rape of a student at a law college in South Kolkata. The alleged sexual assault was committed inside the college premises between 7.30 p.m. and 10.50 p.m. on June 25, 2025, a senior official of Kolkata Police official said on Friday (June 27, 2025). The official said that the accused include 30-year-old Manojit Mishra, 20-year-old Pramit Mukherjee and 19-year-old Zaib Ahmed. One of them is a former student and the rest are current students of the college. A medical examination of the survivor was conducted at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital. 'The witnesses were examined and their statement were recorded. The P.O (place of occurrence) was visited and it was guarded for pending forensic investigation,' the police officer said. A First Information Report naming the three accused persons was lodged at the Kasba Police Station based on a complaint by the survivor. Two of the accused named in the FIR, Mr Mishra and Mr Ahmed, were arrested at around 7.30 p.m. on Thursday (June 26, 2025) from Siddhartha Shankar Sishu Roy Udyan near Talbagan crossing. The third accused, Mr Mukherjee, was arrested from his residence at around 12.30 a.m. on Friday (June 27, 2025). The accused's mobile phones have been seized. The three accused persons are likely to be produced at the Alipore Court on Friday (June 27, 2025). The police will pray for custody of the accused. The incident of sexual assault comes nearly ten months after a postgraduate trainee doctor was raped and killed at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August last year. The rape of a college student inside college premises once again raises questions on safety and security of women in public spaces in Kolkata.
