A shocking case of alleged rape inside a Kolkata law college has led to the arrest of a fourth suspect—a security guard. The incident, involving a 24-year-old law student, has sparked outrage and a high-level investigation.
Police found a video of the crime on the phone of one of the accused, which could serve as crucial evidence. The victim alleged that the accused recorded the assault and later used it to intimidate her. Authorities are verifying whether the video was shared or circulated.
“We found discrepancies in his (security guard’s) statement, and the woman has made a direct complaint against him.” – Senior Police Officer
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The victim, a former women’s wing secretary of the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) in the college, was allegedly attacked on June 26. She had stayed back to complete exam-related paperwork when the main accused, Monojit Mishra (31), a contractual staffer and former TMCP leader, proposed marriage. When she refused, he allegedly assaulted her.
Two students, Zaib Ahmed (19) and Pramit Mukherjee (20), reportedly locked the college gates and forced her into a guard’s room. The security guard, Pinaki Banerjee, was allegedly asked to leave before the assault. CCTV footage shows him loitering outside without intervening.
The security guard was arrested after discrepancies were found in his statement. The victim claimed he vacated the room before the rape. Police are reviewing CCTV footage from June 25 to establish a timeline.
The victim underwent a medico-legal examination and recorded her statement in court. She was later taken back to the college to reconstruct the crime scene. Meanwhile, the three main accused will undergo medical tests to check for injury marks from the alleged scuffle.
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Political and Institutional Reactions
- The TMC denied Mishra’s current association with the party, though his social media profiles listed him as a former TMCP leader.
- The state education department sought a report from the college on security lapses.
- BJP accused Mishra of being a TMC affiliate, while the ruling party dismissed the claims.
“Certain unscrupulous elements are attempting deliberately to give a communal colour to the unfortunate incident... Stringent legal action shall be taken against those spreading false narratives.” – Kolkata Police (via X)
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the case. Forensic experts have sealed the crime scene, and the accused’s mobile phones have been seized. The three arrested earlier were remanded to police custody until July 1.
