Tragic Incident Ignites Political Firestorm: West Bengal's Gang Rape Case
The West Bengal Police have made two additional arrests in connection with the alleged gang rape of a medical student in Durgapur, raising the total detainees to five. Political leaders, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, have voiced strong condemnation, while a spotlight shines on the involvement of a TMC worker.
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In a significant development, the West Bengal Police apprehended two more individuals linked to the alleged gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student in Durgapur. This has brought the total number of arrests in the disturbing case to five, a senior official revealed on Monday.
The woman, originally from Jaleswar in Odisha's Balasore district, was reportedly attacked on Friday night while she was out for dinner with a friend near her private medical college. Authorities, acting swiftly on her complaint, detained three suspects earlier on Sunday. The horrific incident has evoked widespread condemnation across state lines.
Political ramifications have ensued, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemning the act as 'shocking' but facing backlash for her advisory to women. Accusations emerged that one of the accused is a TMC member, sparking a rebuttal from party spokespersons. Odisha officials, including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, demand stringent punishment. The Odisha State Commission for Women is set to engage with the survivor and her family.
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