Kolkata Law Student Gang-Raped Inside College Premises, Three Arrested
A harrowing incident has come to light at South Calcutta Law College, where a 24‑year‑old female student was allegedly gang‑raped inside the campus after refusing a marriage proposal from a former student. The assault took place late Wednesday evening when the victim was reportedly lured to the guardroom by three men. Among them was 31‑year‑old Monojit Mishra, a former student and current general secretary of a prominent student union, along with two active students, 19‑year‑old Zaib Ahmed and 20‑year‑old Pramit Mukherjee.
According to the victim’s statement, Mishra had repeatedly pursued her with a marriage proposal and became enraged when she revealed she was already in a relationship. He then allegedly coerced her onto campus, locked her inside the guardroom between 7:30 pm and 10:50 pm, forcibly undressed her, and committed the assault while the other two kept watch. She described how she collapsed in panic and respiratory distress amid the brutality.
Gang‑rape inside campus
The victim has said that Mishra not only assaulted her physically but also filmed parts of the attack to blackmail her into silence. She was allegedly threatened with further violence, including an attack with a hockey stick, before the perpetrators let her go later that night. The entire event has sent shockwaves through Kolkata, particularly given its occurrence within an educational institution that is presumed to be safe.
Investigation underway
Police have swiftly arrested all three accused and remanded them to five days of custody. Investigators retrieved CCTV footage from college premises and seized mobile devices allegedly used during the crime. A medical examination of the victim has also been conducted. The disturbing allegations are now being formally investigated by Kasba police, while the college administration has launched an internal inquiry of its own.
University safety concerns
This extremely disturbing event has reignited public debate over campus security and the protection of students, especially women. Student leaders and activists in Kolkata have demanded stricter regulations, 24/7 security, and transparent grievance redressal systems in colleges. Memories of last year’s high-profile case of a murdered student doctor remain fresh, prompting calls for immediate action and structural reforms.
Demand for action
Several women’s advocacy groups have condemned the incident, urging the government to introduce robust anti-harassment policies in educational institutions. They are demanding mandatory installation of surveillance cameras, proper functioning of anti-ragging and anti-sexual harassment committees, and improved evening security protocols on campuses.
