Durgapur Gang-Rape: MBBS Student’s Harrowing Allegations
A 23-year-old MBBS student in Durgapur, West Bengal, has accused her classmate and his associates of gang-raping her in a horrific assault that lasted hours. The survivor alleged that one of the attackers filmed the crime, amplifying the trauma. As the case sparks nationwide outrage, two of the accused have reportedly offered to confess, intensifying scrutiny on the investigation.
Survivor’s FIR Details Chilling Assault
According to the FIR filed at New Township police station, the survivor was lured to a rented apartment by a fellow MBBS student she trusted. She claimed she was drugged and gang-raped by multiple men, with one recording the act. After escaping, she underwent a medical examination confirming sexual assault.
Police booked the accused under:
– IPC Section 376D (gang rape)
– IPC Section 328 (poisoning to cause harm)
– IPC Section 34 (common intention)
– IT Act sections (for recording the crime)
Two Accused Seek Confession, Main Suspect Absconds
In a surprising development, two accused reportedly offered to confess before a magistrate under CrPC Section 164, possibly to negotiate lighter sentences. Meanwhile, the primary suspect—the survivor’s classmate—remains missing, with authorities suspecting he fled West Bengal. A manhunt is underway with central agencies’ assistance.
Public Outrage and Institutional Failures
The case has ignited protests across Durgapur and Kolkata, with activists and students demanding:
– Swift justice for the survivor
– Stronger campus safety measures
– Accountability for institutional lapses
Critics highlight that prior complaints against the main accused were allegedly ignored, raising questions about systemic failures in educational institutions.
Next Steps in the Investigation
With confessions pending, legal proceedings may accelerate. Key challenges include:
– Securing digital evidence (the alleged video)
– Arresting the absconding accused
– Ensuring witness protection
The case underscores urgent needs: better gender sensitization, faster grievance redressal, and stricter enforcement of campus safety laws.
— NextMinuteNews
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