The Kolkata Police have made significant strides in the investigation of the alleged gang rape of a 24-year-old law student at South Calcutta Law College on June 25, 2025. CCTV footage has emerged that corroborates the victim's allegations, showing her being forced into the guard's room where the assault reportedly occurred.

Key Developments:

• CCTV Footage: The CCTV footage, spanning over seven hours from 3:30 PM to 10:50 PM on June 25, captured the movements around the college premises, confirming that the victim was forced into the guard’s room. An investigating officer stated, "The CCTV footage confirms the girl's allegations. It shows the movements of the three accused, the security guard, and the victim".
• Arrests: Four arrests have been made in connection with the case. The main accused, Monojit Mishra (31), a contractual staffer and former student leader affiliated with the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), along with two students, Zaib Ahmed (19) and Pramit Mukherjee (20), were arrested initially. Subsequently, Pinaki Banerjee, the college security guard, was also arrested after discrepancies were found in his statement and the victim directly implicated him in her complaint.
• Victim's Account: The victim's complaint states that the security guard was instructed to vacate his room before she was raped there. She also alleged that the accused filmed the assault and threatened to release the video. The victim stated that after she rejected a marriage proposal by the main accused, she was sexually assaulted and tortured. She also recounted that she was threatened with a hockey stick by the accused.
• Medical Examination: A medical examination of the victim confirmed signs of forceful penetration, bite marks, and nail scratches. The medical report also noted abrasion marks on her neck and chest. While no lacerations were found, the report stated that sexual assault could not be ruled out.
• Evidence Collection: Authorities have gathered evidence from three locations on the campus: the students' union room, the washroom, and the guard's room. The seized items include strands of hair, bottles containing unknown liquids, and a hockey stick. A 1.5-minute video clip was also recovered from the main accused's mobile phone, which is undergoing forensic analysis to determine if it was shared or deleted.
• Investigation: A five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the case. The police are reviewing CCTV footage from June 25 to establish the chronology of events and are questioning other students who were present near the college union room. The three accused will undergo medico-legal tests to check for injury marks sustained during the alleged scuffle with the victim. The police have pressed charges of gang rape and wrongful confinement against the three accused.
• Legal Proceedings: The victim has recorded her statement before a court and undergone a medico-legal examination. She has also received counseling. On Saturday evening, she was escorted by a police contingent to the college campus to reconstruct the crime scene. The accused have been produced before the Alipore court, and the police are seeking their remand for further investigation.

Aftermath and Reactions:

The incident has sparked outrage and protests, with the BJP demanding the resignation of the chief minister. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognizance of the case, calling for a swift and time-bound investigation. The TMC government has faced criticism due to the alleged involvement of a former Trinamool Chhatra Parishad office-bearer.