All 3 accused sent to police custody for 5 days, NCW takes cognizance; BJP alleges one accused linked to TMC
A shocking incident has come to light from a law college in the heart of Kolkata, where a young woman has alleged that she was raped inside the college premises. Based on the survivor’s complaint, police have arrested three individuals — one a former student and staff member of the college, and two others, current students. Police lodged an FIR under Sections 127(2), 70(1), and 3(5) of the BNS. The case number is 281/25 dated 26/06/2025 under Kasba Police Station.
NCW takes suo moto cognizance of Kolkata college rape case
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of a shocking incident reported from South Kolkata, where a female law student was allegedly gang-raped within the college premises by two current students and a former student.
Hon'ble Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, expressing deep concern over the incident and directing an immediate, time-bound investigation under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). She has also instructed authorities to ensure the survivor receives full medical, psychological, and legal support, along with financial compensation as per Section 396 of the BNSS. The Commission has further sought a detailed action-taken report within three days from the police regarding the progress of the investigation.
Prime accused, seen with several prominent TMC leaders, the BJP releases photos
The BJP has released photos of one of the prime accused in the South Kolkata law college gang-rape case, Manojit Mishra, with several senior leaders of the Trinamool Congress, including TMCP President Trinankur Bhattacharya, TMC MLA Debashish Kumar, State Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya, and Abhishek Banerjee, TMC MP and nephew of Mamata Banerjee.
Crime took place on Wednesday evening
According to police, the incident allegedly occurred on Wednesday evening when the complainant, a student of the same college, was called to the campus by the accused. Once she arrived, the three men allegedly overpowered her and took turns sexually assaulting her inside the college. The victim further alleged that she was threatened with dire consequences if she disclosed the matter to anyone.
Following the ordeal, she lodged a formal complaint at Kasba Police Station. Acting swiftly, officers picked up two suspects for questioning, who subsequently led police to the third accused.
Timeline of arrests and investigation
Police have identified the accused as Manojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukherjee alias Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20). On June 26, 2025, Manojit Mishra and Zaib Ahmed were arrested around 7:20 PM and 7:35 PM, respectively, near Siddhartha Shankar Roy Sishu Udyan at Talbagan Crossing, Kolkata-42. Their mobile phones were also seized.
Later, around 12:30 AM on June 27, police arrested Pramit Mukherjee from his residence and seized his mobile phone as well.
Court production and custody plea
According to police officials, all three accused were produced before the Learned Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (A.C.J.M.) at Alipore Court, South 24 Parganas, on June 27, 2025. The court remanded the accused to police custody till Tuesday (July 1, 2025). Investigators had sought their custody for further interrogation and to gather additional evidence in the case.
Political Reactions to the South Kolkata Law College Incident
TMC leader Debangshu Bhattacharya thanked the administration for swift arrests, saying,
This is Bengal — here accused are arrested, not garlanded. No one can predict a criminal act, but what matters is whether the state stands with the victim or the accused. Bengal’s administration has always followed a zero-tolerance policy in such cases, unlike others.
Congress leader Suman Roy Chowdhury condemned the incident as "shameful", alleging that
The police often act under the ruling party’s pressure. An administration led by a woman CM yet failing to protect women, is disgraceful. This isn’t the first time TMC leaders have committed such acts and have been shielded. Bengal’s women must wake up.
Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari expressed shock, claiming that
The prime accused, Manojit Mishra, is a powerful TMC student leader." He added that this incident proves "how TMC’s student wing corrupts educational spaces and spreads fear. an impartial, swift probe and strict punishment, regardless of political links," and called for "stronger campus security to prevent such crimes in the future.