Archive · 15 Sep 2025
NCW Demands Probe into Jadavpur University Student's Death
A student at Jadavpur University sadly passed away.
The police are investigating and have questioned some students.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) is also involved, asking for a thorough investigation and a report from the university to ensure campus safety.
The police are examining CCTV footage and looking at all aspects of the case, including the victim's movements.
The father has expressed concerns and is demanding a complete investigation.
NCW seeks report from university authorities and Kolkata Police Commissioner within three days.
The student was found unconscious in a pond and declared dead at the hospital.
Police have seized the victim's mobile phone and summoned four students for interrogation.
Police are examining CCTV footage and the autopsy surgeon visited the site.
The father of the deceased demands a thorough probe.
- Who
- Kolkata Police, National Commission for Women (NCW)
- What
- Investigation into student death, inquiry into campus safety
- When
- Thursday night (incident), within three days (NCW report deadline)
- Where
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata
- Why
- Determine cause of death, campus safety concerns, any foul play
- Incident
- Death of a student at Jadavpur University
- Victim
- Anamika Mondal, third-year English honors student
- Cause of Death
- Drowning
- Investigation
- Kolkata Police
- Involved
- Four students summoned, police examining CCTV footage
- Inquiry
- NCW seeks report from university and police
- Post-Mortem
- Drowning; traces of alcohol found
Sources
Knee-jerk measures at JU after student’s death; crackdown at gates, meetings announced, but long-term campus reform still missing - Telegraph India
Bengal Education Minister indirectly blames Guv for JU student’s death on Sep 11
NCW takes cognizance of Jadavpur University student death case, seeks Kolkata Police report
West Bengal Education Minister Indirectly Blames Governor CV Ananda Bose For Jadavpur University Student's Death On September 11
JU death probe: Kolkata Police summon seven 'friends', girls unsafe on Bengal campuses, says NCW official; demands explanation - Telegraph India