Student gang-raped in Kolkata college, 3 held – The Tribune

A college student in Kolkata was allegedly raped by her two seniors and a former student of the educational institute, police said on Friday.

The three accused were arrested on Thursday night in connection with the gang rape, an officer said.

The incident took place on June 25 evening when the woman went to the college and was taken by the three accused to a room inside the educational institute and gang-raped, the police said.

“The student lodged a complaint with the Kasba Police Station, and the three accused were held on Thursday. As of now, the matter is at an initial stage,” the officer said.

Medical tests of the woman are being conducted, he said.

The accused will be produced before a court on Friday, he added.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognisance of the gang rape of a student inside a law college in the city and asked the Kolkata Police to file a detailed report within three days.

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Friday wrote to Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma directing him to initiate an immediate and time-bound investigation.

She also directed Verma to ensure that the culprits were booked under relevant sections of the BNS and the victim was given full medical, psychological and legal assistance.

Rahatkar also urged the Kolkata Police Commissioner to ensure that the victim gets proper compensation under Section 396 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).