Kolkata – Shocking revelations emerged in court on Tuesday regarding the June 25 gang-rape of a 24-year-old law student from South Calcutta Law College, as the public prosecutor detailed how the victim suffered a panic attack during the assault — only for the accused to bring her an inhaler in order to continue the sexual violence.
Public Prosecutor Sourin Ghosal told the court that instead of helping the woman or taking her to a hospital, the accused treated her moment of distress as a pause, not a stop.
“When the victim had a panic attack and was unable to breathe, the accused persons instead of taking her to a hospital gave her an inhaler so that she feels better and they could torture her again,” said Ghosal.
Survivor’s Statement Matches Digital Evidence
In her formal complaint, the survivor described how the main accused, Monojit Mishra, instructed co-accused Zaib Ahmed and Pramit Mukherjee to fetch an inhaler as she gasped for breath.
“I asked them to take me to the hospital. But they were not helping me. Then Mishra told them to bring an inhaler for me,” she stated.
Investigators later traced the pharmacy where the inhaler was purchased and seized the digital receipt showing a ₹350 UPI payment, confirming her version of events.
All Accused in Police Custody
All three accused – Monojit Mishra, Zaib Ahmed, and Pramit Mukherjee – have been remanded to police custody until July 8. A fourth man, college security guard Pinaki Bandyopadhyay, was also arrested for allegedly turning a blind eye during the incident.
Mishra, a former student and temporary staffer at the college, has been terminated, while Ahmed and Mukherjee, both current students, have been rusticated, college authorities confirmed.
Evidence Strongly Corroborates Survivor’s Claims
Officials said the survivor’s medical examination, witness accounts, digital footprints, and on-site evidence all back her detailed complaint. The case has drawn sharp criticism of campus safety and the accountability of institutions in protecting women.
“Women on campus lived in fear of Monojit Mishra,” a fellow student reportedly told police, suggesting a history of intimidation by the accused.
As the case unfolds, authorities continue to gather forensic and digital evidence to build a watertight prosecution in one of Kolkata’s most disturbing recent crimes.