October 11th 2025.
The recent incident of a gang-rape involving an Odia student in Durgapur, West Bengal has sparked outrage and condemnation from Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. In a heartfelt message on X, Majhi expressed his deep shock and urged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to take strict action against the perpetrators as per the law.
Majhi also conveyed his prayers for the quick recovery of the victim and assured that the Odisha government will provide all necessary assistance to the victim's family. The news of the gang-rape of a second-year medical student from Odisha has left the entire state in a state of shock.
According to reports, the victim and her male friend had stepped out of their college campus for a snack when a group of youths on motorcycles started harassing them with lewd remarks. The friend was chased away while the victim was dragged to a nearby forested area and subjected to a horrifying gang-rape. The attackers also snatched her phone and threw it away.
The Durgapur New Township Police have started an investigation into the matter, while a friend of the victim has been detained for questioning. The West Bengal Health Department has also sought a report from the private medical college authorities and has promised to take further action once the report is received.
The Deputy Commissioner of Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate, Abhishek Gupta, stated that the police are proceeding cautiously and will share any new information that arises during the investigation. The victim's father, meanwhile, has expressed his desire to bring his daughter back home, stating that she will not be safe in West Bengal anymore.
In the wake of this horrific incident, students of the medical college have staged protests, accusing the authorities of negligence in ensuring the safety of students outside the campus. Local CPI workers and BJP leaders have also joined in the protests, demanding justice for the victim.
The incident has left the entire state of Odisha in shock and the government is taking necessary steps to ensure justice for the victim and her family. The people of Odisha stand united in their condemnation of this heinous crime and hope that the perpetrators will be brought to justice soon.
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