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Mint
9 hours ago
- Mint
Kolkata law college gangrape survivor had ‘bite marks, nail scratches': Medical proof backs female student's complaint
Kolkata law college gangrape case: A senior official of the Kolkata Police on Friday said that the medical examination corroborated a law college student's allegation that she was gangraped, new agency PTI reported. "The evidence corroborated what the victim alleged in her complaint lodged with the Kasba Police Station. There is evidence of forceful penetration, bite marks and nail scratches on her body," the officer told PTI. Chief Police Prosecutor Sourin Ghosal said that the prime accused, a former student of the college and a practicing criminal lawyer, raped the first year law student while the other two stood guard outside the room. "According to a Supreme Court judgement, all persons in a group involved in cases of gangrape must be held liable, even if all of them did not commit the act of rape. In this case, two other persons helped in the rape. So this is a case of gang rape, and they are also accused in the case," Ghosal told PTI. A female student was allegedly gangraped inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on June 25. The police have arrested all three accused. According to an ANI report, the three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. All of them have been sent to a four days police custody till July 1. The alleged sexual assault took place between 7:30 pm and 10:50 pm on Wednesday within the law college premises. According to the official, one of the accused allegedly committed sexual assault, while the others were involved in the crime. The victim's family filed a police complaint against the accused, and the police have taken swift action in the matter. Two of the accused, Monojit Mishra and Zaib Ahmed, were arrested on Thursday, near Siddhartha Shankar Roy Sishu Udyan, close to Talbagan Crossing in Kolkata. Pramit Mukhopadhyay was arrested later the same night at his residence. The police have seized the mobile phones of all three accused. The Trinamool Congress on Friday highlighted the need for implementing the Aparajita Anti-Rape Bill after all three accused were arrested in the Kolkata law college gangrape case. Condemning the incident, the TMC said that the '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.' On September 3, 2024, the West Bengal Assembly had unanimously passed the Aparajita anti-rape bill, that seeks capital punishment for rapists in the state. The anti-rape bill was moved in the wake of widespread and continuing protests that had rocked West Bengal in the aftermath of a Kolkata doctor's rape and murder. The post-graduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was found dead in a seminar hall of the institute on August 9. (With inputs from agencies)
NDTV
13 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.
Time of India
15 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.'
Mint
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
TMC bats for Aparajita Bill again, after three accused held for gangraping woman inside law college in Kolkata
The Trinamool Congress on Friday highlighted the need for implementing the Aparajita Anti-Rape Bill after three accused were arrested for allegedly gangraping a female student inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on Wednesday evening. Condemning the rape incident, the TMC said that the '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.' 'It is extremely unfortunate that the @BJP4India Govt. at the Centre has not lifted a finger to get it implemented,' the post added. The three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. According to the police, the accused named in the FIR will be produced before the A.C.J.M. of Alipore, South 24 Parganas, with a prayer to remand them to Police Custody for the purpose of a proper investigation into the case. The alleged sexual assault took place between 7:30 pm and 10:50 pm on Wednesday within the law college premises, an ANI report. According to the official, one of the accused allegedly committed sexual assault, while the others were involved in the crime. The victim's family filed a police complaint against the accused, and the police have taken swift action in the matter. Two of the accused, Monojit Mishra and Zaib Ahmed, were arrested on Thursday, near Siddhartha Shankar Roy Sishu Udyan, close to Talbagan Crossing in Kolkata. Pramit Mukhopadhyay was arrested later the same night at his residence. (This is a developing story. Please check back for updates)
