Kolkata Law College Student Assault: Three Arrested in Disturbing Incident

Incident Overview

On the night of June 25, a student at a law college in Kolkata was reportedly assaulted, leading to the arrest of three individuals, including two students and a former student of the institution. The police have identified the suspects as Manojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay, also known as Pramit Mukherjee (20). According to the FIR, one of the accused committed the sexual assault while the others facilitated the crime. The FIR, filed based on the victim's complaint, names all three suspects.

Response from Authorities

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken note of the incident and urged the West Bengal police to conduct a thorough and timely investigation to ensure justice for the victim. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has expressed its commitment to justice, condemning the incident in a statement. The party emphasized on social media, "We unequivocally condemn the tragic rape incident that occurred at South Kolkata Law College. Kolkata police have swiftly arrested all three suspects, and the full weight of the law will be applied to ensure the harshest measures against those found guilty."

Call for Legislative Action

The TMC highlighted that this tragedy underscores the urgent need for the implementation of the Aparajita anti-rape bill, which calls for prompt investigations, swift trials, and severe penalties. They lamented the lack of action from the central BJP government in enforcing these measures. The state administration, under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is committed to providing all possible support to the victim during this challenging time, assuring that justice will be served.