Durgapur rape victim's father reaches out to Mamata Banerjee
The father of a second-year MBBS student, allegedly raped in Durgapur on October 10, 2024, has reached out to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for support, calling her a "mother-like figure."
He hopes she can help secure justice for his daughter, who was attacked after leaving campus with a friend to get food.
Father apologizes for past criticism of Banerjee
The father apologized for any past criticism of Banerjee's comments on women's safety, saying, "If I have said anything wrong, I ask her to forgive me."
The family is pushing for a thorough investigation and justice for their daughter.
Six men arrested, including male friend
Police have arrested six men, including the male friend who was with the victim.
Only one person is accused of sexual assault so far; others' roles are still being investigated.
The crime scene has been reconstructed with all accused present and forensic evidence collected.
The victim is receiving treatment.
CBI probe under consideration
After a Calcutta High Court order, outsider entry to the college is now barred and police security has been increased.
The National Commission for Women has reviewed the case.
The victim's father is also asking for a CBI probe, which is still under consideration.