Kolkata Police on Saturday arrested a security guard from South Calcutta Law College in connection with the allaged gang rape of a 24-year-old first-year law student on the college premises. This marks the fourth arrest in the case, which has triggered widespread outrage across the city.
According to reports, the incident took place on 25 June inside the security guard’s room, located within the college compound in the Kasba area of South Kolkata.
The arrest follows earlier detentions of three individuals, including the prime accused Monojit Mishra, a former student and practising lawyer previously affiliated with the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad.
The survivor alleged that the college's main gate was locked during the assault, and though the security guard was present, he failed to intervene. She said he was made to sit outside the guard room while the assault took place inside.
In her complaint, the woman stated that Monojit Mishra, 31, along with two current students, Zaib Ahmed (19) and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), forcibly took her into the guard room when she came to the college to submit an examination form.
Inside, she was allegedly undressed, assaulted, and filmed. She further alleged that Mishra, who had earlier proposed marriage to her, attacked her after she refused. He then used the videos to blackmail and threaten her with circulation if she did not comply with his demands.
A senior police officer confirmed the timeline of the arrests, saying, “Monojit Mishra, the main accused, was taken into custody on Wednesday. The two students, Zaib Ahmed and Pramit Mukhopadhyay, were arrested the following day. The security guard was arrested last night for abetment and inaction.”
The medical examination of the survivor confirmed signs of sexual assault, including forceful penetration, bite marks, and scratch injuries. Police are continuing their investigation, examining CCTV footage and mobile phone data, and are expected to seek custodial remand for further interrogation.
The incident, which only came to public attention on 28 June, has sparked anger among students and rights groups, many of whom are now demanding stronger security measures and institutional accountability on campus.
The law college has not yet issued an official statement. Students are planning a protest on Monday to demand justice and immediate institutional action against those involved.
