Who are the 3 accused in Kolkata law college gang-rape case
Three individuals -- a prominent student leader of the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) and two current students -- have been arrested for the gang-rape of a 24-year-old first-year law student inside South Calcutta Law College. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, triggered widespread outrage after it came to light on Friday.A medical examination corroborated the woman's allegations, revealing signs of forced penetration, as well as bite marks and scratch injuries, according to senior Kolkata Police officials. The accused have been identified as Monojit Mishra, Zaib Ahmed, and Pramit Mukherjee.advertisementAccording to police, Pramit allegedly raped the woman while the other two stood guard outside the room.
Monojit Mishra: Former TMCP Unit PresidentThe prime accused, Monojit Mishra, 31, is a former unit president of TMCP at the college and an alumnus. He was arrested from an area close to the campus on Wednesday, along with co-accused Zaib Ahmed, 19, a first-year student from the Topsia area.Mishra hails from a middle-class Bengali family and has been a long-time TMCP loyalist. Despite graduating years ago, he maintained a constant presence on campus and was deeply involved in student politics.Sources in the college said Mishra held significant informal influence and often acted as a mediator between students and local political figures. His name had earlier surfaced in complaints of campus indiscipline and intimidation, though no formal action had been taken.advertisementPramit Mukherjee: Second-Year StudentThe third accused, Pramit Mukherjee, 20, a second-year student and local resident, was arrested from his home on Thursday. Police also seized mobile phones from both Zaib and Pramit for forensic analysis.Although not known for political activism, Pramit was reportedly close to some union members. Friends describe him as reserved and academically average, with no known history of misconduct.Zaib Ahmed: First-Year StudentZaib Ahmed, the youngest of the trio, had only recently joined the college. Peers describe him as soft-spoken and easily influenced. He had begun participating in college union activities and was introduced to Mishra through student political circles.Police said Mishra and Zaib were frequently seen together on campus in recent months. Investigators are currently examining whether Pramit's involvement was direct or if he acted under peer pressure.All three were produced before a court and remanded to four days in police custody.- EndsMust Watch
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