• By Nidhi Giri
  • Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:00 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Kolkata Rape Case: The Trinamool Congress on Friday pledged tough action against those found guilty in the alleged gangrape of a student inside a law college campus in South Kolkata, assuring that "justice will be served".

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led TMC took to X and said, “We unequivocally condemn the tragic rape incident at South Calcutta Law College. @KolkataPolice have swiftly apprehended all 3 accused, and the full weight of the law will be brought to bear, ensuring the most severe measures are imposed on those found guilty.”

“This tragedy once again underscores the urgent need for the implementation of the Aparajita Anti-Rape Bill to establish a strong deterrent against sexual offences, emphasising the necessity for speedy investigations, swift trials, and stringent punishments. It is extremely unfortunate that the @BJP4India Govt. at the Centre has not lifted a finger to get it implemented,” it added slamming the BJP.

“Our hearts are heavy with sorrow for the profound trauma endured by the victim. The State Administration, under Hon’ble Chief Minister Smt. @MamataOfficial, is committed to providing every possible form of support and assistance to the victim during this distressing time,” the post further said.

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Kolkata Law College Gangrape

As per officials, the incident took place on the evening of June 25, adding that while two of the accused are the victim's seniors, one of them is a former student of the institute. While providing details, the officials stated that the accused took the girl to a room and raped her when she visited the campus in the late hours of Wednesday. The police stated that medical tests of the victim are being conducted and the accused will be produced before a court on Friday.

"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," one of the officers was quoted as saying by PTI.

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BJP Attacks TMC

While reacting to the issues, Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari slammed the state government, further demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Apart from this, BJP IT-cell chief Amit Malviya alleged that one of the accused belongs to the ruling party Trinamool Congress. "Horrific! A female law student was gang-raped inside a law college in Kasba, a suburb of Kolkata, on 25th June, by none other than a former student and two college staff members. Shockingly, reports suggest that a TMC member is also involved," Malviya stated in a post on X.