In a deeply disturbing incident that has sparked national outrage, a 24-year-old first-year law student was gang-raped inside the South Calcutta Law College campus on June 25 by an alumnus and two senior students.
As the country demands justice, the college has suspended all BA LLB and LLM (General and Honours) classes indefinitely and closed the campus for students.
“All BA LLB and LLM (General and Honours) classes of South Calcutta Law College will be suspended and the college premises will remain closed for all students until further notice as decided by the Governing Body,” read an official notification issued by the college, as reported by PTI.
What Happened on June 25?
According to police and the survivor’s complaint, the prime accused, Monojit Mishra, along with two senior students, gang-raped her inside the guard’s room. The two other students allegedly stood guard outside while the act took place.
Kolkata Police have arrested all three accused as well as the security guard. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is now probing the case.
“The guard room, union room, one washroom and a gate have been sealed as a part of our probe into the matter. These rooms were the place where she was tortured by the three accused,” said a senior Kolkata Police officer.
Key Evidence Confirms Survivor’s Allegations
A medical examination confirmed “forceful penetration, bite marks, and nail scratches” on the survivor’s body, according to police officials.
A seven-hour-long CCTV footage further supports the survivor’s claims. The video shows her being dragged inside the college gate by two accused.
“The CCTV footage confirms the girl’s allegations. It shows the movements of the three accused, the security guard, and the victim. We are currently examining the footage,” an investigating officer told PTI.
Suspected Motive
Police suspect the assault may have stemmed from the survivor rejecting a marriage proposal by Monojit Mishra. In her complaint, she stated that she begged him to let her go, but he refused and raped her.
As public fury mounts, demands for stricter campus security and swift justice continue to grow. Authorities have promised a thorough investigation, while the college community reels from the horrific incident.