Kolkata: The investigation into the alleged gang-rape of a 24-year-old law student inside South Calcutta Law College has taken a serious turn, with technical evidence strongly corroborating the survivor’s version of events. Sources within the Kolkata Police confirmed that CCTV footage and call data records analysed by forensic teams support the timeline and details provided by the victim.
In a key development, the college’s vice principal has reportedly confirmed that the accused had no access to the CCTV system, ruling out the possibility of tampering. With the integrity of the footage intact, the police are now preparing to recreate the crime scene to further verify the chain of events that unfolded on the evening of June 25.
As part of the ongoing probe, the investigation team is also expected to question several students from the institution. The survivor’s medico-legal examination has been completed, along with her statement recorded under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). These developments, coupled with growing public outcry, have pushed the Kolkata Police to expand the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to nine officers for faster and more thorough investigation.
Meanwhile, the city has witnessed a wave of protests in response to the incident. On Sunday, demonstrators gathered outside South Calcutta Law College—the scene of the alleged crime—and at Kasba Police Station, where the FIR was registered. By evening, demonstrations had spread to Jadavpur, Rashbehari, and Hazra, with participants from various walks of life demanding justice.
The protests saw participation from students, senior citizens, and members of “Abhaya Mancha”—a citizens’ group formed after the 2024 rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College. The outrage has reignited memories of the massive protests that followed last year’s medical college case, underscoring continued public anger over crimes against women.
In a related development, National Commission for Women (NCW) member Archana Majumdar claimed she was prevented from meeting the survivor. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Majumdar expressed her disappointment, citing a lack of cooperation from local authorities. She stated that although she had spoken with the survivor’s family on Saturday night, they did not respond to her calls the following morning.
“Till midnight, I spoke to the victim’s parents. They were very tense and expressed their desire for support. But on Sunday, they were unreachable. When I asked the police, they claimed they had no information. The SP of Baruipur told me the house was locked,” Majumdar said. She also alleged that police prevented her from recording her visit at the crime scene. “They said if we record, it will be seized. How is that acceptable?” she questioned, adding that she would raise the issue in Delhi and submit a detailed report to the NCW.
So far, three people have been arrested, including the main accused in the case. The Kolkata Police have formed a five-member special probe team to investigate the gang rape, which allegedly occurred on June 25 within the college premises during working hours.
As the case unfolds, both the police and the administration face increasing scrutiny—not just over the incident itself, but also over how they handle the survivor, the investigation, and the transparency of the process. Public outrage continues to mount, as Kolkata once again finds itself at the center of a heartbreaking case demanding swift justice.
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