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**Kolkata Police Take Over Law College Rape Investigation Amidst Protests**

**KOLKATA, July 2, 2025** – The Detective Department of the Kolkata Police has assumed control of the investigation into the alleged gang rape of a student at South Calcutta Law College. The incident, which reportedly occurred on June 25th in the college guard room, has sparked widespread outrage and protests.

Police have added new charges to the case, including kidnapping, causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon, and criminal intimidation. Four individuals have been arrested in connection to the incident: a former student, Monojit Mishra; two current students, Pramit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed; and a guard, Pinaki Banerjee.

Previously, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of nine members was handling the investigation. Kolkata Commissioner of Police Manoj Kumar Verma stated that a substantial amount of evidence has been gathered and is being analyzed.

The incident has triggered significant public outcry. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a massive protest rally in Kolkata today, titled “Kasba Cholo,” denouncing the alleged incident and blaming the Mamata Banerjee government for the perceived lack of safety in educational institutions. “The South Calcutta Law College today is West Bengal’s shame because of Mamata Banerjee… Medical colleges are not safe. Law colleges are not safe,” Mr. Adhikari said. Protests were also held by the Students Federation of India.

In response to the gravity of the crime, the accused have been remanded to police custody until July 8th. Authorities have also issued warnings against any attempts to reveal the victim’s identity. Lawyers at Alipore Court have also staged protests. Calls for an independent probe into the incident are growing.

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