In a shocking new development, police investigating the gangrape of a first-year law student at a college in Kolkata have revealed that the attack was not a sudden act but a carefully planned crime. Three of the arrested men, who already had a history of harassing female students, are accused of using their experience to target and trap the victim from the very first day she joined the college.
How the Crime Unfolded
The incident took place on June 25, 2025, inside the guard’s room of South Calcutta Law College. The survivor, a 24-year-old student, was allegedly gang-raped by an alumnus and two senior students, while a security guard was also involved. According to police, the main accused, Monojit Mishra, is a practicing criminal lawyer and an ad-hoc professor at the college. The other two accused, Pratim (or Promit) Mukherjee and Zaid Ahmed, are students at the same college.
The police investigation found that the trio had been planning the attack for several days. They had picked their victim from the moment she was admitted and had been watching her every move.
The police said, “The entire matter was premeditated. The trio had been plotting for several days to carry out this torture on the victim. We have found that the victim was targeted by the prime accused from the very first day she got admission to the college”.
Evidence and Investigation
The police have collected strong evidence from the college campus. CCTV footage from the day of the crime shows the survivor being taken forcibly into the guard’s room by the accused. The footage covers a long period, from 3:30 pm to 10:50 pm, and clearly shows the movements of the three accused, the security guard, and the survivor. The police are examining this footage as a key part of their investigation.
The medical report of the survivor confirmed that she was brutally assaulted. There were signs of forceful penetration, bite marks, and nail scratches on her body, which match her statements about what happened. Evidence of a struggle was found in three places: the students’ union room, the washroom, and the guard’s room. Samples from these rooms have been sent for forensic tests.
A Pattern of Harassment
Investigators have discovered that the three main accused had a history of harassing other female students at the college. They used to record incidents of sexual harassment on their mobile phones and then blackmail the victims with the footage. This behavior shows a repeated pattern of abuse and a clear intent to harm and control their targets.
The police have arrested four people so far: Monojit Mishra, Pratim Mukherjee, Zaid Ahmed, and the college’s security guard, Pinaki Banerjee. The security guard was seen in the CCTV footage and was arrested after his answers to police questions did not make sense.
Reactions and Protests
The case has caused a huge uproar in Kolkata and across the country. Many people are angry and shocked that such a crime could happen inside a college, a place where students should feel safe. The National Commission for Women (NCW) visited the college and said that attempts were being made to hide something. They also said that the police were not fully cooperating with the commission.
Protests have taken place in Kolkata, with political parties and activists demanding justice for the survivor. The BJP organized a march called the Kanya Suraksha Yatra, led by the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari. Many people joined the march, carrying torches and demanding safety for women and girls.
Why This Case Matters
This case is not just about one crime. It is about a system that failed to protect a young woman. The fact that the accused had been harassing students for a long time shows that such behavior was not stopped early enough. It raises important questions about how colleges and authorities handle complaints of harassment and what steps are taken to keep students safe.
The police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the case. The SIT is recording statements from the survivor, her family, and other witnesses. The police are also trying to find out if the gangrape happened because the student rejected a marriage proposal from the main accused. However, this motive is still being investigated.
Crimes like this are not just about the people involved. They are about trust, safety, and the need for everyone to feel secure in their daily lives. When such incidents happen, it is important for everyone—students, teachers, parents, and the police—to work together to make sure that no one else has to suffer.
The case also reminds us that harassment and violence are not always sudden. Sometimes, they are planned and carried out over a long time. This is why it is so important to listen to students when they speak up about their problems and to take action quickly.
What Happens Next?
The police are still collecting evidence and questioning all those involved. The forensic tests on the samples collected from the college will help to confirm what happened and who was involved. The SIT will continue its investigation, and more arrests may follow.
For now, the college and the city are in shock. Many people are hoping that justice will be done and that steps will be taken to make sure such crimes do not happen again. The case is a reminder that everyone has a role to play in keeping our communities safe and that no one should have to live in fear.
If you ever see or hear about someone being bullied, harassed, or hurt, it is important to tell a trusted adult. Speaking up can help stop bad things from happening. Everyone deserves to feel safe, and it is up to all of us to make sure that happens. This case is a sad reminder of what can go wrong when people ignore warning signs. It is also a call to action for everyone to be more aware, more caring, and more willing to help those who need it.
Let us hope that lessons are learned and that justice is served for the survivor and all those who have suffered in silence.
With inputs from agencies
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