Kolkata Law Student Assault Case: Victim Backs Police Probe Amid Court Review

A first-year student at South Calcutta Law College, allegedly gang-raped on college premises, has expressed confidence in the Kolkata Police investigation, her lawyer told the Calcutta High Court on Thursday. The statement came during a hearing before Justices Soumen Sen and Smita Das De, who were addressing multiple petitions demanding an impartial investigation into the incident. The case, which has drawn significant attention, underscores ongoing concerns about campus safety and the handling of sensitive cases by law enforcement.

According to reports from Bar and Bench, the petitions before the court sought to ensure a thorough and unbiased probe into the alleged assault, which reportedly involved an alumnus and two senior students of the college. The victim’s lawyer conveyed her satisfaction with the steps taken by the Kolkata Police, indicating that the investigation was proceeding in a manner that met her expectations. This development comes as the court continues to monitor the case, reflecting the judiciary’s role in overseeing high-profile investigations to ensure justice is served.

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Meanwhile, ANI reported that police personnel were deployed at South Calcutta Law College as classes resumed, maintaining a presence to ensure security amid the ongoing investigation. The incident has sparked discussions about the need for enhanced safety measures on educational campuses. The court’s scrutiny and the victim’s endorsement of the police efforts highlight the delicate balance between public demand for transparency and the need to protect the integrity of the investigation.