South Calcutta Law College appointed rape accused as student liaison
What's the story
The South Calcutta Law College appointed Monojit Mishra, the prime accused in a recent gang-rape case, as a student liaison despite his criminal record. Documents accessed by India Today TV reveal that a notice dated August 13, 2024, named Mishra as the main point of contact for student matters. At the time of his appointment, Mishra had at least 11 criminal cases pending against him, including four molestation charges.
Appointment controversy
Notice restricting students from staying on campus after 4pm
Mishra's appointment as a student liaison came just nine days before the college issued a notice mandating no student should stay on campus after 4:00pm. The final bell was set for 3:45pm. Similar restrictions were reinforced through additional notices on September 9 and November 14, 2024. However, the alleged gangrape occurred inside the college campus after official closing time, raising serious questions about security and enforcement measures at the institution.
Background awareness
Alleged criminal background 'no secret' to college authorities
Mishra, a graduate-turned-temporary staff member at the college, was given significant administrative access and responsibilities despite his alleged criminal background being "no secret," according to police sources. A March 2022 letter from the college's vice principal to the Joint Commissioner of Kolkata Police had requested security during an annual program due to problems caused by Mishra and his associates.
Arrest details
Mishra arrested for allegedly gangraping student
Mishra was arrested on June 25, 2025, along with two other current students of the college—Pramit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed. They are accused of gangraping a first-year law student inside the college premises. The incident has raised serious concerns about campus safety and security measures at South Calcutta Law College.