A second-year student of a private medical college in Durgapur, West Bengal was allegedly gangraped on Friday night. The victim originally from Jaleswar, Odisha was reportedly taken out of her hostel by a male classmate on the pretext of getting food. The incident occurred at a location far from her hostel, raising concerns about inadequate security. The victim was subsequently admitted to a hospital in Durgapur, where she remains in critical condition. Investigation into the case is underway.
Family demands stern action
According to the victim’s father, she was taken out by a classmate under the pretext of getting food, but he abandoned her when two or three other men arrived, who then sexually assaulted her between 8 and 9 PM. The victim’s family claims that despite the seriousness of the incident, no immediate action has been taken by the authorities, highlighting lapses in safety and response systems. The family was informed about the incident later that night.
“At 10 PM, her friend called us and said that your daughter has been raped. We live in Jaleshwar. My daughter was studying here. Yesterday, one of her classmates took her out on the pretext of getting something to eat, but when two or three other men arrived, he abandoned her and fled. They raped her… This incident happened between 8 and 9 PM. The hostel was far away, and she had come here to eat. The security arrangements are not sufficient… Such a serious incident occurred, but no action has been taken. There is no system here, no response,” victim’s father told ANI.
Durgapur, West Bengal | The victim’s father says, “At 10 PM, her friend called us and said that your daughter has been raped. We live in Jaleshwar. My daughter was studying here. Yesterday, one of her classmates took her out on the pretext of getting something to eat, but when… https://t.co/Rf1Z3KOXaA pic.twitter.com/6dcDP0Dviu
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Father of RG Kar Medical College victim reacts on the incident
In the wake of the gangrape of a second-year medical student in Durgapur, the father of the late RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim has voiced strong criticism against the state administration. He expressed deep frustration over the lack of safety for medical students, calling them “doctors, first-class citizens of society,” and condemned the government for failing to ensure their protection.
“They are doctors, first-class citizens of society, and they (government) cannot ensure their safety… This administration still raises all questions against the victim. Those who lack the ability to protect them should take the responsibility and resign from their posts. But, these people are greedy. This administration is not doing its job properly, that’s why all these incidents are happening day in and day out… Despite all that’s happening, a national report (NCRB) has come out calling West Bengal the safest. It has been ranked number one, calling it the safest state. We will challenge those who prepare these reports. How do they make these reports?… How does West Bengal come at number one in this report, he stated.
Odisha CM condemns the incident
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has condemned the incident and urged the West Bengal government to take exemplary action against the accused. He wrote on X, “The unfortunate incident of gang rape involving an Odia student in Durgapur, West Bengal, is highly condemnable and painful. I am deeply shocked upon hearing this news. I strongly urge the West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to take exemplary action against the accused as per the law… I have instructed senior officials to contact the West Bengal government and take necessary steps. All possible assistance will be provided to the victim’s family on behalf of the Odisha government.”
On Durgapur gangrape case, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi tweets, "The unfortunate incident of gang rape involving an Odia student in Durgapur, West Bengal, is highly condemnable and painful. I am deeply shocked upon hearing this news. I strongly urge the West Bengal CM Mamata… pic.twitter.com/RoCwo7nlAR
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