11 months ago
South Calcutta Law College Student Transfers After Gang Rape
A young woman studying law at a college in South Calcutta was unfortunately attacked by a group of people on her campus.
Because she was so scared and didn't feel safe going back there, she decided to move to a different law school.
Her dad said it was too hard for her to stay at the old school after what happened.
Even though she's in a new school now, her dad says she still hasn't gotten the justice she deserves.
People at the old college also said that the school hasn't done enough to make sure students are safe, like putting up security cameras.
The people who did the bad thing have been caught by the police.
The college's security guard is also getting ready to retire, and they haven't hired new ones yet.
The university helped her move to the new school because it was a very difficult situation.
A first-year law student from South Calcutta Law College transferred to another institute after a gang rape incident on campus.
The student's father stated continuing at the original college would have been a 'tormenting experience'.
Concerns have been raised about the lack of improved safety and security measures at South Calcutta Law College, including uninstalled CCTV cameras and unappointed new security guards.
The university granted special permission for the student's transfer due to the extraordinary circumstances.
The prime accused and others involved in the gang rape have been arrested.
- Who
- A first-year female student at South Calcutta Law College, her father, college authorities, university officials, and arrested individuals.
- What
- A student transferred to another law college after being gang-raped on campus. The transfer was prompted by fear and discomfort returning to the campus, where safety measures are perceived as inadequate.
- Where
- South Calcutta Law College (Kasba campus) and an undisclosed government-aided law college in the city.
- When
- The gang rape occurred on June 25. The student decided to transfer last month and took admission to the new college after Diwali. Her end-of-semester exams were in mid-July.
- Why
- The student transferred due to the traumatic experience of the gang rape on campus, fearing for her safety and comfort, and a perceived lack of concrete improvements in campus security by the college authorities.
Student and Family Perspective
College and University Actions
Campus Safety and Security Measures
Student and Family Perspective
The student's father states the college has done little to enhance security and the student was not comfortable returning to the campus due to her experience. Fifth-year students expressed concern about the college's unsafety and lack of protection for future students.
College and University Actions
The college has yet to install CCTV cameras and has not appointed new security guards as promised. A graffiti glorifying the prime accused remains on campus. The vice-principal sought funds for CCTV cameras, and the university changed nominees to the college governing body.
Student's Academic Continuity
Student and Family Perspective
The student felt continuing at the college would be a 'tormenting experience' but wants to complete her LLB, necessitating a transfer.
College and University Actions
A university official granted special permission for the transfer to another college, citing the extraordinary situation and the student's difficulty coping with the campus environment. She was also allowed to write her end-of-semester exams alone at a separate facility.
Justice for the Victim
Student and Family Perspective
The student's father expressed that his daughter has yet to receive justice, despite having faith in the police administration.
College and University Actions
The article mentions arrests have been made, including former student leaders and a security guard, in connection with the gang rape. The specific status of the justice process beyond arrests is not detailed from the college/university perspective.
Key facts
- Incident Date
- June 25
- Victim's College
- South Calcutta Law College
- Accused Status
- Arrested
- Current Student Status
- Transferred to another government-aided law college
- Safety Measures Implemented
- None explicitly stated as completed; funds sought for CCTV, new guards not yet appointed.
Quotes
The student's father
Father of the gang-raped student
“She was not comfortable going back to that college, given her experience. However, she wants to complete her LLB.”
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“Although we have faith in the police administration, my daughter is yet to get justice.”
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A CU official
Calcutta University official
“This privilege was granted, considering that she could not be forced to continue on a campus that she found difficult to cope with. The university has changed the two nominees to the college governing body in the wake of the June 25 incident. But the security situation has not improved much.”
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South Calcutta Law College vice-principal Nayna Chatterji
Vice-principal of South Calcutta Law College
“she regretted that they could not protect a student.”
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Fifth-year students
Fifth-year students speaking at a news conference
“As the head of the college, we look up to the vice-principal to ensure our safety and security.... We are concerned about the future of our juniors. How will they study in a college that is so unsafe? Who will protect them after what happened to our fellow student on June 25?”
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A college governing body member
Member of the college governing body
“All that the vice-principal has done so far is to write a letter to the education department seeking funds for the installation of 70 CCTV cameras on the campus.”
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Sources
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