Kolkata: In a significant development in the alleged gangrape of a 24-year-old law student at South Calcutta Law College, fresh medical evidence has surfaced that further implicates the prime accused, Monojit Mishra. A medical examination has reportedly revealed fresh nail scratch marks on Mishra’s body, suggesting the victim fought back during the brutal assault that took place on June 25 inside the security guard’s room on the college campus.
“There are visible injuries — scratch marks — on Monojit’s body, which appear recent. These types of injuries typically occur during a physical struggle or when someone tries to resist,” a police source told PTI. This new evidence aligns with the survivor’s earlier medical report, which confirmed signs of forceful penetration, bite marks, and scratch injuries.
In addition to medical findings, CCTV footage from the college premises shows the survivor being forcibly taken inside the college by the accused, corroborating her allegations. Investigators are also examining footage from a nearby pharmacy, where co-accused Zaib Ahmed was captured buying an inhaler for the survivor after she complained of breathlessness during the assault.
According to the pharmacy owner, Zaib initially attempted to split the payment via cash and UPI, but eventually paid the full amount online. The survivor had mentioned in her statement that she requested medical help after struggling to breathe, and Zaib brought the inhaler, which only offered brief relief before the torture resumed.
The Kolkata Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) has so far arrested four individuals:
• Monojit Mishra (prime accused)
• Zaib Ahmed and Pramit Mukherjee (both law students)
• Pinaki Bandyopadhyay (college security guard)
The police have also uncovered a phone call between Monojit and the Vice Principal of the college, Dr. Nayna Chatterji, placed the morning after the incident. An IPS officer confirmed that Monojit’s Call Detail Records (CDRs) were examined, and Dr. Chatterji has been questioned twice regarding the nature of the conversation.
Investigators are widening the scope of the probe, having compiled a list of 16 individuals, mostly students, who were seen on the college campus after hours on June 25, as seen in CCTV recordings. So far, six of them have been questioned by the SIT, with more likely to be summoned.
A police official confirmed that multiple strands of evidence — forensic tests, digital footprints, medical reports, and crime scene analysis — all support the survivor’s version of events. The investigation is being conducted on a war footing, with officials determined to build a strong case against the accused.
On Tuesday, Kolkata Police sought a 10-day extension of custody for the three main accused during a hearing at Alipore court. A fourth arrest was also made recently in connection with the case. Police Commissioner Manoj Verma stated that the investigation is moving at a fast pace and reiterated that the first three arrests were made within 12 hours of the FIR being filed.
Due to the sensitive nature of the case, Verma refrained from sharing further details but assured the public that the authorities are committed to delivering swift and effective justice.
The incident has sparked outrage across Kolkata and beyond, with demands for stringent punishment and a thorough investigation into how such an attack could occur within the premises of an educational institution.
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