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Jul 03, 2025
Kolkata rape case: HC orders closure of union rooms
A 24-year-old law student was allegedly gang-raped inside a guard's room at a south Kolkata college on June 25.
The survivor was reportedly lured there and assaulted, with medical reports confirming forced sexual intercourse and visible injuries.
Four people—including students, a former staffer, and a security guard—have been arrested.
TL;DR
Calcutta HC orders closure of all college union rooms
Responding to the incident, the Calcutta High Court has ordered all college union rooms in West Bengal to close immediately for student safety, especially since many don't have elected unions right now.
Police have registered serious charges like gang rape. Investigators are digging into phone records and hours of CCTV footage as all four accused remain in custody while the case continues.