IN PHOTOS: Protests erupt in Kolkata over alleged gang rape of medical student in Durgapur

Protests erupted in Kolkata on Monday as BJP supporters raised slogans and took to the streets over the alleged gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student in Durgapur, West Bengal. (PICS/ PTI)

Updated On: 2025-10-13 07:19 PM IST

Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad

The incident has sparked political tension, with opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari accusing authorities of trying to “destroy evidence" in the case. PIC/ PTI

Congress workers also resorted to a separate protest against the crime. Several workers have been detained during the protest

In the latest development, police confirmed the arrest of two more individuals in connection with the case, taking the total number of accused in custody to five

Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has stepped in, issuing a strong statement condemning the crime and recommending several urgent measures to support the survivor

Following a fact-finding visit by NCW member Archana Majumdar, the commission has suggested academic relief for the student, including a special examination to prevent academic loss due to trauma

Members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad burn an effigy during a protest over the alleged rape of a medical student in West Bengal's Durgapur

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