Kolkata, Shocking News: In a shocking incident at a reputed law college in Kolkata, the police have arrested the college’s security guard in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 24-year-old female student. This is the fourth arrest in the case. The survivor, a resident of South 24 Parganas, claimed that she was assaulted inside the campus security guard room on Wednesday evening.
Accused Lured Victim with Promise of Student Union Role
Former student allegedly exploited trust to commit assault
According to the police, three individuals had already been arrested on Thursday. The prime accused, Manojit Mishra—a former student currently working in an ad-hoc staff position—was taken into custody alongside two present students, Pramit Mukherjee (a first-year student) and Zaib Ahmed (a second-year student), both reportedly close associates of Mishra.
In her statement, the victim revealed that Mishra invited her to the union room, offering snacks and promising her a leadership position in the student union. Later, he allegedly proposed marriage, and upon her refusal, she was forcibly taken to the guard room, where the assault reportedly took place. The victim stated that when she resisted, she was threatened with video recordings and physically assaulted. She was only released after showing signs of extreme panic. Her father picked her up from the college later that night.
Police Investigation Underway; Senior Officers Visit Campus
Medical tests and witness statements confirm the seriousness of the case
Based on her complaint filed the next day, police launched a formal investigation. The medical examination of the survivor was conducted at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital. Statements from several witnesses have also been recorded.
Given the seriousness of the case, senior police officials—including the Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime & Traffic) and the Deputy Commissioner of the South Suburban Division—visited the college on Friday to assess the situation and review the progress of the investigation.
Public Demands Justice and Campus Safety
Calls grow for strict punishment and preventive action
In compliance with Supreme Court guidelines, the identity of the survivor has not been disclosed to protect her privacy and dignity.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage across the state, with the public demanding strict punishment for the accused and increased safety measures for female students on educational campuses.
