West Bengal: Medical student gang-raped near college campus
A second-year medical student from Odisha was allegedly gang-raped by unidentified men just outside IQ City Medical College in Durgapur, West Bengal, on October 10, 2024.
She had gone out for dinner with a friend who left her alone; after that, the attackers reportedly snatched her phone and dragged her into a nearby jungle.
Friend allegedly fled during assault; investigation underway
The survivor is undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital. Her family filed a police complaint the next day, and her father shared that her friend ran away during the assault.
Police have detained the classmate for questioning but haven't made any arrests yet. Investigators are checking CCTV footage and collecting forensic evidence from the scene.
The college has promised full support to the victim, while students are protesting for better campus security.