Union Minister detained after rape protest walks free
Union Minister and West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar was detained by Kolkata Police while leading a protest over the alleged gang rape of a 24-year-old law student.
The main accused is linked to the Trinamool Congress's student wing, which has fueled political tensions.
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Majumdar's detention and his refusal to sign a bail bond have sparked fresh protests, with the BJP launching a "bail refusal" movement against what they call police intimidation.
This case has put a spotlight on women's safety in West Bengal and raised questions about how political power influences justice.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed that arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing.
The incident has triggered wider debates about law enforcement, campus safety, and democratic rights in the state.