Kolkata Law College Gangrape Case Sparks National Outrage and Political Firestorm

A 24-year-old law student from South Calcutta Law College was gangraped on campus. The Kolkata Law College gangrape case sparking national anger, political blame games, and urgent calls for justice.

Kolkata Law College Gangrape Case: A Horrific Crime that Shook the Nation

In a shocking and heartbreaking incident happened inside the college campus on June 25, 2025. The crime occurred inside the guard’s room of the college, located in the Kasba area of Kolkata, West Bengal.

What Happened?

According to police reports and CCTV footage, the survivor was forcibly dragged into the guard’s room by the accused. The assault was allegedly pre-planned after she rejected a marriage proposal from the main accused, Manojit Mishra, an alumnus of the college and reportedly linked with the Trinamool Congress youth wing.

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CCTV footage clearly shows Mishra instructing two others to drag the woman into the room. Inside, the woman was gangraped while two of the accused filmed the crime to blackmail her later.

The Accused: Who Are They?

So far, four people have been arrested:

• Manojit Mishra – Main accused, college alumnus, and TMC youth member.
• Promit Mukherjee – Current student, filmed the assault.
• Zaid Ahmed – Current student, also involved in filming.
• The College Guard – Name not disclosed, but arrested for his involvement.

Medical and Police Confirmation

The survivor courageously filed an FIR on June 26, the very next day. She was later brought back to the college to help reconstruct the crime scene.
A medical examination confirmed gangrape, with physical evidence including bite marks, scratches, and signs of forceful penetration.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed, led by an Assistant Commissioner-rank officer, to ensure a thorough investigation.

Public and Political Reactions

As news spread, nationwide outrage erupted. Protests, candle marches, and student-led movements have been reported across Kolkata and beyond.

Political Responses:

• Trinamool Congress (TMC) acknowledged Mishra’s association but promised no political cover for the accused.
• TMC MP Mahua Moitra strongly condemned victim-blaming remarks made by other party members.
• MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra faced massive backlash for making comments that were seen as blaming the victim.
• TMC officially distanced itself from these statements, saying they do not reflect the party’s position.
• The BJP has formed a four-member committee to investigate the incident independently and has criticized the state government’s handling.

A Deeper Concern: Campus Safety in Question

This crime raises serious questions about safety on college campuses. How can a college, meant to be a safe learning space, become the site of such a brutal act?

It also shines a light on the misuse of political influence, institutional negligence, and the urgent need for reforms in how colleges handle security, especially for female students.

Conclusion: Justice Must Prevail

This horrific act is not just a crime against one woman—it is an assault on the conscience of our society. The courage of the survivor must be met with swift justice and real action.

Let this be a wake-up call to all institutions, political parties, and citizens: Women deserve safety, justice, and dignity—everywhere.

Disclaimer:
This post is based on publicly available information and news reports as of June 2025. The investigation is ongoing, and all accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.