As investigations continue into the alleged gangrape of a female student at South Calcutta Law College, the father of one of the accused has expressed his confidence in the judicial process and the state administration, saying he believes the truth will emerge.
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, he stated, “The matter is sub judice and the investigation is underway. I have faith in the judiciary. The court will decide the further course of action.” Addressing reports that his son had prior complaints registered against him, he said, “People are questioning why he wasn’t arrested earlier. I trust the state government, police, and administration. The truth will come out.”
The alleged incident occurred on June 25 inside the college premises in the Kasba area of Kolkata, triggering political outrage and public concern over campus safety.
BJP leader Samik Bhattacharya launched a scathing attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led state government, accusing it of fostering “anarchy” and a complete breakdown of constitutional order. “All anti-social elements think it is their government. College campuses and hostels have become unsafe,” Bhattacharya claimed, also accusing the police of attempting to erase evidence.
He further alleged the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) is intolerant of criticism. “If there is any intolerant government, it is the TMC government,” he added.
Meanwhile, Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma addressed the media, urging restraint in revealing the survivor’s identity. “This is a very sensitive case. Within 12 hours of the incident, three arrests were made, followed by a fourth. We are committed to a thorough and fair investigation,” Verma stated.
The Kolkata Police has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to handle the case. So far, four individuals, including the main accused Manojit Mishra, have been arrested.
A four-member BJP fact-finding team, comprising former Union Ministers Satpal Singh and Meenakshi Lekhi, Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb, and Rajya Sabha MP Manan Kumar Mishra, has also visited the city to assess the situation.
The case has intensified the ongoing political debate in West Bengal over law and order, women’s safety, and alleged administrative apathy.
