IIM Calcutta Student Alleges Rape Inside Campus Hostel; Accused Arrested
In a shocking incident from one of India’s premier business schools, a female student at the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta (IIM-C) has alleged that she was raped by a fellow student inside the boys' hostel on campus. The incident reportedly took place on Friday, triggering widespread concern and calls for enhanced campus safety.
FIR Lodged at Haridevpur Police Station
The complainant filed a First Information Report (FIR) at the Haridevpur Police Station in West Bengal late on Friday evening. Acting swiftly, the police registered a case and arrested the accused based on the woman’s statement.
According to initial reports cited by PTI, the woman stated that she had been invited to the hostel for a counselling session. Once there, she was offered a drink, which she suspects was spiked, causing her to lose consciousness. When she regained awareness, she discovered that she had been sexually assaulted.
A police official involved in the case confirmed, “She has also alleged that the accused threatened her with dire consequences if she spoke out about the incident.”
Accused Detained and Arrested
The accused student was detained on Friday night shortly after the complaint was filed and was formally arrested later. Authorities have stated that a thorough investigation is underway to gather forensic and circumstantial evidence.
While IIM-Calcutta has yet to issue an official statement on the matter, sources suggest that the institution is cooperating with police in the investigation and may conduct its own internal inquiry.
Second Campus Rape Case in Kolkata Within Weeks
This incident comes in the wake of another horrific case that took place just weeks earlier. On June 25, a 24-year-old first-year law student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college in Kolkata. The assault reportedly involved a former student, two senior students, and occurred inside a security guard’s room on the ground floor of the college premises.
The key accused in that case, Monojit Mishra, was arrested alongside two other students — Promit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed — as well as a security guard, Pinaki Banerjee, who was taken into custody after giving incoherent responses during police questioning.
The survivor, represented by her legal counsel, has submitted vital evidence to the Calcutta High Court, which has taken serious note of the matter. During a hearing on Thursday, the High Court directed the Kolkata Police to file a detailed progress report within four weeks.
Rising Concerns Over Campus Safety
These back-to-back cases have ignited public outrage and raised urgent questions about student safety on educational campuses. Students, activists, and concerned citizens have taken to social media and staged protests demanding:
- Stricter campus surveillance
- Accountability from educational institutions
- Psychological support and counselling for survivors
- Speedy investigation and legal proceedings
Final Thoughts from TheTrendingPeople.com
The two reported cases from Kolkata institutions — IIM-Calcutta and a law college — have highlighted glaring gaps in campus security and student safety protocols. As the investigations continue, both educational institutions and law enforcement agencies face the critical responsibility of ensuring justice is served swiftly and transparently.
At a time when institutions are meant to be safe spaces for learning and growth, these incidents remind us of the urgent reforms needed in campus environments to ensure they remain free of violence and fear.
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