BJP Protests Rock Kolkata Over Alleged Law College Gangrape

Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar was detained Saturday during a protest against an alleged gangrape incident at South Calcutta Law College. The demonstration, organized by the BJP at Gariahat Crossing in Kolkata, saw members attempting to breach police barricades while waving party flags.

Majumdar criticized the state's handling of the situation, claiming, "This is the face of democracy in West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee has ruined democracy in the state." Arrested alongside other BJP workers, Majumdar's remarks came as he was escorted to a police van. Concurrently, the father of one accused demanded stringent punishment if guilt is established.

Leading the BJP's response, National President JP Nadda constituted a four-member inquiry committee featuring former ministers and MPs. The committee, including figures like Satpal Singh and Meenakshi Lekhi, will assess the crime scene. Their findings will be presented to Nadda, who condemned the incident and raised concerns about West Bengal's law and order situation.

In developments, Kolkata Police arrested the law college's guard, Pinaki Banerjee, aged 55, alongside three former students or staff members named Monojit Mishra, Zaib Ahmed, and Pramit Mukhopadhyay. The investigations are ongoing as police continue to scrutinize the events surrounding the allegations.

(With inputs from agencies.)