Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Kolkata Law College Enhances Security After Gang Rape, Forensic Evidence
Following a gang rape at South Calcutta Law College, the college is increasing security.
They will replace current security with ex-Army personnel.
Forensic tests have linked three people to the crime, including Monojit Mishra, who has been identified as the perpetrator.
The college will also add more cameras and reinforce the committee that handles complaints.
This comes after the arrest of Mishra and others related to the rape case.
South Calcutta Law College will deploy Army veterans for campus security.
The decision was made after a student was allegedly gang-raped last month.
Forensic reports confirm the involvement of three accused, including Monojit Mishra.
Mishra, a former student and leader of the ruling party's student wing, is the prime accused.
Additional security measures include more CCTV cameras and a strengthened internal complaints committee.
- Who
- College officials, former Army personnel, and the accused, including Monojit Mishra.
- What
- South Calcutta Law College is enhancing security.
- When
- After an alleged gang rape last month.
- Where
- South Calcutta Law College, Kolkata.
- Why
- To improve campus security following a gang rape.
College
Governing Body
Security Enhancement
College
The College is taking measures to improve the security of the campus.
Governing Body
The Governing body made the decision.
- Institution
- South Calcutta Law College
- Security Change
- Deployment of Army veterans
- Reason
- Alleged gang rape
- Accused
- Monojit Mishra, Jaib Ahmed, Pramit Mukhopadhyay
- Additional Action
- Increased CCTV and strengthened complaints committee
- Forensic Results
- Confirmed the involvement of the accused
Sources
College drops staff hired with Monojit; budget strain cited; ICC to be reconstituted
Convener of Calcutta University inspection team axed for ‘obstructing’ law college probe
Kolkata Law College Rape: Mobile, Blood Sample Forensics Confirm Involvement Of 3 Accused
